Uplandsteig
Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Point-to-point trail in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Hiking.
- Distance
- 17.4 mi (27.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,906 ft (581 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 35 min
- High point
- 2,776 ft (846 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Kuhten-Berg 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Shelter 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Shelter: Schutzhütte Echternschlade 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Diemelquelle 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Spring: Diemelquelle 5 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 5 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Shelter 5 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Shelter: Schutzhütte Knoll 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.9 mi (11 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from start
- Shelter: Am Krutenberg 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Gedenkstein Toter Mann 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Shelter: Hillekopfhütte 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from start
- Shelter 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from start
- Peak: Hillekopf 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from start
- Picnic area: Heimkehrerkreuz 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
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Questions about Uplandsteig
How long is Uplandsteig?
Uplandsteig is 17.4 mi (27.9 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 35 min. It climbs 1,906 ft (581 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,776 ft (846 m).
How hard is Uplandsteig?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Uplandsteig?
4 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Uplandsteig?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 12 mi (19.3 km). 2 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Uplandsteig shaded?
Partly shaded (63% under trees).
What can you do on Uplandsteig?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Uplandsteig?
Food, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from the start. 7 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Uplandsteig?
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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- Hessischer Radfernweg R5 Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge · Easy · 6.6 mi (10.6 km)
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- Hessenweg 6, Abschnitt Willingen - Welleringhausen Hesse · Expert · 19.6 mi (31.6 km)
- Uplandsteig - Talvariante Hesse · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Rundwanderweg Neerdar 3 Hesse · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Oberschledorn Rundweg O1 Rohwiesenweg Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge · Easy · 2.9 mi (4.7 km)
- Zubringer Mühlenberg I Hesse · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
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