Esselsteig
Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Loop trail in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Hiking.
- Distance
- 7.3 mi (11.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,063 ft (324 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 55 min
- High point
- 1,407 ft (429 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Along the way
- Shelter 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Peak: Bottenberg 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Shelter: Esloher Fernglas 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Esselsteig
How long is Esselsteig?
Esselsteig is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 55 min. It climbs 1,063 ft (324 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,407 ft (429 m).
How hard is Esselsteig?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Esselsteig?
20 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Esselsteig?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 0.9 mi (1.5 km), 1.2 mi (1.9 km).
Is Esselsteig shaded?
Partly shaded (48% under trees).
What can you do on Esselsteig?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Esselsteig?
Domschänke - Essel Bräu, 0.6 mi (1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: REWE, 0.7 mi (1.1 km).
Is this a good week for Esselsteig?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Esselsteig
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- Niedereslohe Rundweg A6 Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge · Moderate · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- SLR Winterumfahrung Fledermaustunnel Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge · Moderate · 11.7 mi (18.8 km)
- Eslohe Rundweg E2 Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge · Hard · 10 mi (16.1 km)
- (40) Lennestadt-Oedingen - (43) Eslohe Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge · Moderate · 14.6 mi (23.4 km)
- X13 Hanseweg (Etappen 3,4,5) Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge · Expert · 40.3 mi (64.8 km)
- Niedereslohe Rundweg A8 Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge · Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.4 km)
- Eslohe Rundweg E4 Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge · Hard · 5.5 mi (8.9 km)
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