HW 21: Franken-Hessen-Kurpfalz-Weg Teil 1 (Böllstein - Hirschhorn)
Hesse, Germany
Point-to-point trail in Hesse, Germany. Hiking.
- Distance
- 26.7 mi (43 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,520 ft (1,073 m)
- Est. Time
- 10 hr 25 min
- High point
- 1,768 ft (539 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Dammberg 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Katzenbuckel-Blick 3.1 mi (5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Erwin Seib 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from start
- Shelter 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Peak: Hasselrain 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Peak: Geiersberg 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from start
- Peak: Taubenberg 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Hecker Stein 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from start
- Shelter: Rainer Türk Hütte 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from start
- Shelter: Brunhildtempel 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from start
- Spring: Siegfriedbrunnen 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from start
- Shelter: Kriemhildhütte 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from start
- Shelter: Adam-Helm-Hütte 15 mi (24.2 km) from start
- Shelter: Sebastian Jost Hütte 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from start
- Spring 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about HW 21: Franken-Hessen-Kurpfalz-Weg Teil 1 (Böllstein - Hirschhorn)
How long is HW 21: Franken-Hessen-Kurpfalz-Weg Teil 1 (Böllstein - Hirschhorn)?
HW 21: Franken-Hessen-Kurpfalz-Weg Teil 1 (Böllstein - Hirschhorn) is 26.7 mi (43 km) long. Most people take about 10 hr 25 min. It climbs 3,520 ft (1,073 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,768 ft (539 m).
How hard is HW 21: Franken-Hessen-Kurpfalz-Weg Teil 1 (Böllstein - Hirschhorn)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for HW 21: Franken-Hessen-Kurpfalz-Weg Teil 1 (Böllstein - Hirschhorn)?
Parking at the start. 11 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on HW 21: Franken-Hessen-Kurpfalz-Weg Teil 1 (Böllstein - Hirschhorn)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead. 3 springs (treat before drinking).
Is HW 21: Franken-Hessen-Kurpfalz-Weg Teil 1 (Böllstein - Hirschhorn) shaded?
Mostly shaded (88% under trees).
What can you do on HW 21: Franken-Hessen-Kurpfalz-Weg Teil 1 (Böllstein - Hirschhorn)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near HW 21: Franken-Hessen-Kurpfalz-Weg Teil 1 (Böllstein - Hirschhorn)?
Zur Burg Hirschhorn, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: EDEKA Arlt, 0.1 mi (0.1 km). 4 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for HW 21: Franken-Hessen-Kurpfalz-Weg Teil 1 (Böllstein - Hirschhorn)?
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.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap