Westerwaldsteig Etappe 14 (Horhausen–Strauscheid)
Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Out-and-back trail in Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Hiking.
- Distance
- 17.1 mi (27.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,615 ft (797 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 50 min
- High point
- 1,138 ft (347 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Bildeiche 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from start
- Shelter 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Shelter 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from start
- Peak: Birkelsberg 5 mi (8 km) from start
- Campsite: Campingplatz Düsternau 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mettelshahner Schweiz 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Kleiner Krater 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from start
- Peak: Wolkenstein 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Shelter 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Spring: Jungfernbrunnen 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from start
- Shelter: Schutzhütte Strauscheid 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from start
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Questions about Westerwaldsteig Etappe 14 (Horhausen–Strauscheid)
How long is Westerwaldsteig Etappe 14 (Horhausen–Strauscheid)?
Westerwaldsteig Etappe 14 (Horhausen–Strauscheid) is 17.1 mi (27.6 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 50 min. It climbs 2,615 ft (797 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,138 ft (347 m).
How hard is Westerwaldsteig Etappe 14 (Horhausen–Strauscheid)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Westerwaldsteig Etappe 14 (Horhausen–Strauscheid)?
Parking at the start. 9 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Westerwaldsteig Etappe 14 (Horhausen–Strauscheid)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped. 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Westerwaldsteig Etappe 14 (Horhausen–Strauscheid) shaded?
Mostly shaded (75% under trees).
What can you do on Westerwaldsteig Etappe 14 (Horhausen–Strauscheid)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Westerwaldsteig Etappe 14 (Horhausen–Strauscheid)?
Wallerstube Obersteinebach, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Edeka Hoffmann, 1.1 mi (1.8 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Westerwaldsteig Etappe 14 (Horhausen–Strauscheid)?
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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