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OSM map layer · LineString
51.34, 8.75 · rel 3612351
51.34, 8.75 · rel 3612351
Diemelsteig
59,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Hessen · 51.34°N ·
8.75°E
59,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Attraction
10× summit
3× monument
2× viewpoint
3× Water
Besucherbergwerk Grube Christiane - Schacht Martenberg
Attraction ·
34 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Lenkenberg
summit ·
42 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Pranger
Attraction ·
73 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bergarbeiter-Denkmal
monument ·
102 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ehrenmal
monument ·
156 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Eichenlied
summit ·
162 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Eisenberg
summit ·
on the route
59,3 km
100%
Sankt Muffert
viewpoint ·
on the route
59,3 km
100%
Rhene
Water ·
on the route
59,3 km
100%
Ehrenmal der Gefallenen beider Weltkriege
monument ·
on the route
59,3 km
100%
Dommelbach
Water ·
35 m off route
59,3 km
100%
Hamesbeutel
summit ·
53 m off route
59,3 km
100%
Espede
summit ·
102 m off route
59,3 km
100%
Quelle im Florenbicker Tal
Water ·
104 m off route
59,3 km
100%
Oberer DiemelseeAusblick
viewpoint ·
110 m off route
59,3 km
100%
Niegelscheid
summit ·
121 m off route
59,3 km
100%
Kuckelsberg
summit ·
158 m off route
59,3 km
100%
Brenschelt
summit ·
162 m off route
59,3 km
100%
Oelkesberg
summit ·
175 m off route
59,3 km
100%
Dietrichsberg
summit ·
184 m off route
59,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Diemelsteig is 59.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Diemelsteig takes approximately 14h 46min to complete.
No, Diemelsteig is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Diemelsteig starts near coordinates 51.3741, 8.7489.
Diemelsteig is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.