Partnerweg des Eifelsteigs
OSM map layer · LineString
50.67, 6.47 · rel 4057024
50.67, 6.47 · rel 4057024
Buntsandsteinroute
40,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Nordrhein-Westfalen · 50.67°N ·
6.47°E
40,5km
Distance
+1461m
Ascent
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
37
views
6
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
6× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
11× Attraction
2× summit
6× viewpoint
1× monument
Hindenburgtor
Attraction ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Eugenienstein
summit ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Urftsee Staumauer
Attraction ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Rurtalblick
viewpoint ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Kickley
summit ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Kickley
viewpoint ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Obstwand
Attraction ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Affenfelsen
Attraction ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Aachener Wand
Attraction ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Effelsley
Attraction ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Riesentor
viewpoint ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Kamuckenwand
Attraction ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Eingangsturm
Attraction ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Hindenburgtor
viewpoint ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Kuehlenbusch
viewpoint ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Burgwand
viewpoint ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Zwei Brüder
Attraction ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Familie Schlächter
monument ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Vogelwand
Attraction ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
Talwächter
Attraction ·
on the route
40,5 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Buntsandsteinroute is 40.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Buntsandsteinroute takes approximately 10h 5min to complete.
No, Buntsandsteinroute is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Buntsandsteinroute starts near coordinates 50.7511, 6.4876.
Buntsandsteinroute is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.