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OSM map layer · LineString
51.60, 10.59 · rel 68285
51.60, 10.59 · rel 68285
Karstwanderweg
265,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Niedersachsen · 51.60°N ·
10.59°E
265,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
35
views
6
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
6× 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?
6× viewpoint
3× summit
4× Water
2× Attraction
3× cave
2× monument
Itelklippen
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Iberg
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Sachsensteinblick
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Helmetalblick
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Kalkhüttenquelle
Water ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Kreuzberg
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Blicktrichter
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Zwergenschmiede
cave ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Hohnsdorfer Schlotte
cave ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Zwergenhäuslein mit Kamin
cave ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Freudenstein
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Schulberg
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Helmetalblick
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Rötzel
summit ·
on the route
243,8 km
92%
Jettenquelle
Water ·
on the route
243,8 km
92%
Bismarcksklippe
viewpoint ·
on the route
243,8 km
92%
Mammutstein
monument ·
on the route
243,8 km
92%
Jacobquelle
Water ·
on the route
243,8 km
92%
Kayser Quelle
Water ·
on the route
265,0 km
100%
Gletschertöpfe
Attraction ·
on the route
265,0 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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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Karstwanderweg is 265.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Karstwanderweg takes approximately 65h 56min to complete.
No, Karstwanderweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Karstwanderweg starts near coordinates 51.8184, 10.2473.
Karstwanderweg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.