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51.15, 8.97 · rel 1411929
red-red Regional network K · REL 1411929

Kellerwaldsteig, Nordschleife (mit Alternative A1)

83,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.

Hessen · 51.15°N · 8.97°E
83,2km Distance
+5945m Ascent
hiking SAC
linear Shape
32 views
8 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain 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?

viewpoint summit monument ruins castle
Kahle Haardt viewpoint · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Hochstein summit · 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%
Schöne Aussicht Kahle Haardt viewpoint · 89 m off route 0,0 km 0%
WJT-Friedensstein monument · 111 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Goldbachskopf summit · 145 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Uhrenkopf summit · 160 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Homberg summit · 162 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Hochstein viewpoint · on the route 68,2 km 82%
Hochstein viewpoint · on the route 68,2 km 82%
Ruine Fürstenkirche ruins · on the route 68,2 km 82%
Burg Hessenstein castle · 42 m off route 68,2 km 82%
Schloss Reckenberg castle · 46 m off route 68,2 km 82%
Hochstein viewpoint · 47 m off route 68,2 km 82%
Polenkreuz monument · 56 m off route 68,2 km 82%
Ruine Keseburg ruins · 105 m off route 68,2 km 82%
Ehrenburg ruins · 121 m off route 68,2 km 82%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

ascent +5945 m descent −5945 m
0 km 41,6 km 83,2 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, Nordschleife (mit Alternative A1) is 83.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Kellerwaldsteig, Nordschleife (mit Alternative A1) takes approximately 20h 42min to complete.
No, Kellerwaldsteig, Nordschleife (mit Alternative A1) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Kellerwaldsteig, Nordschleife (mit Alternative A1) starts near coordinates 51.0959, 9.0192.
Kellerwaldsteig, Nordschleife (mit Alternative A1) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Kellerwaldsteig, Nordschleife (mit Alternative A1) is maintained and managed by Naturpark Kellerwald.
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