Rhein-Schwalm-Weg
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Point-to-point trail in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Hiking.
- Distance
- 27.3 mi (43.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 545 ft (166 m)
- Est. Time
- 9 hr 5 min
- High point
- 302 ft (92 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Soldatendenkmal 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Ruine der Burgkapelle 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Schloss Neersen 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Nierssee 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from start
- Shelter: Jakobs Hütte 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from start
- Shelter 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from start
- Shelter 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from start
- Shelter: Pilz 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Ehrenmal Louise Gueury 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Kaiser-Friedrich-Halle 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from start
- Shelter 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from start
- Visitor center 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Balderich 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Wyenturm 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Kampenturm 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Mayors for Peace 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from start
- Emergency phone 18.4 mi (29.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from start
- Shelter 24.8 mi (39.8 km) from start
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Questions about Rhein-Schwalm-Weg
How long is Rhein-Schwalm-Weg?
Rhein-Schwalm-Weg is 27.3 mi (43.9 km) long. Most people take about 9 hr 5 min. It climbs 545 ft (166 m) in total, up to a high point of 302 ft (92 m).
How hard is Rhein-Schwalm-Weg?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Rhein-Schwalm-Weg?
Parking at the start, Free, 15 spaces. Closest lot to the start: P&R, Forsthaus. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Rhein-Schwalm-Weg?
Drinking water on the way at 14.2 mi (22.9 km). Toilets: 6.9 mi (11.1 km), 14.2 mi (22.9 km), 18.1 mi (29.1 km).
Is Rhein-Schwalm-Weg shaded?
Partly shaded (62% under trees).
What can you do on Rhein-Schwalm-Weg?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Rhein-Schwalm-Weg?
Cafe Restaurant Forsthaus Werner, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Penny St.Tönis, 1.2 mi (1.9 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Rhein-Schwalm-Weg?
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