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51.10, 9.02 · rel 1379411
red-red Regional network K · REL 1379411

Kellerwaldsteig, Hauptroute

A 161,8 km loop walk through alpine terrain and lakes in Hessen.

Loop walk start = finish · Hessen
161,8km Distance
+5945m Ascent
hiking SAC
loop Shape
21 views
7 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Lakes Mountains Urban Area Summit viewpoint Castle or ruins Remote Uncrowded

compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer

02 · The story

What makes this route special

Hauptroute: weißes K auf quadratischen roten Hintergrund, Alternativrouten:weißes K auf quadratischen grünen Hintergrund, Zubringer:gelbes K auf quadratischen schwarzen Hintergrund

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03 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

monument viewpoint summit Water ruins Nature castle
Ehrendenkmal monument · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Kanzel viewpoint · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Elsterberg summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Auf den Klippen viewpoint · 27 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Elsterberg viewpoint · 33 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Hunsrück summit · 46 m off route 92,2 km 57%
Hochstein viewpoint · on the route 161,8 km 100%
Hochstein viewpoint · on the route 161,8 km 100%
Kahle Haardt viewpoint · on the route 161,8 km 100%
Wüstegarten summit · on the route 161,8 km 100%
Hochstein summit · on the route 161,8 km 100%
Helenenquelle Water · on the route 161,8 km 100%
Ruine Fürstenkirche ruins · on the route 161,8 km 100%
Mausefalle summit · on the route 161,8 km 100%
Exhelmer Stein summit · 26 m off route 161,8 km 100%
Exelmerstein Nature · 38 m off route 161,8 km 100%
Burg Hessenstein castle · 42 m off route 161,8 km 100%
Schloss Reckenberg castle · 46 m off route 161,8 km 100%
Hochstein viewpoint · 47 m off route 161,8 km 100%
Burgruine Schönstein ruins · 51 m off route 161,8 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

ascent +5945 m descent −5945 m
0 km 80,9 km 161,8 km
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

Kellerwaldsteig, Hauptroute is 161.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Kellerwaldsteig, Hauptroute takes approximately 40h 15min to complete.
Yes, Kellerwaldsteig, Hauptroute is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Kellerwaldsteig, Hauptroute starts near coordinates 51.027, 9.1012.
Kellerwaldsteig, Hauptroute is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Kellerwaldsteig, Hauptroute is maintained and managed by Naturpark Kellerwald.
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