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51.36, 10.35 · rel 10866465
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Oberer Dünweg

44,7 km from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.

Thüringen · 51.36°N · 10.35°E
44,7km Distance
multi-day Climb · estimate
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
38 views
4 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Lakes Mountains Urban Area Summit 4× viewpoint Remote Uncrowded

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02 · The story

What makes this route special

Heiligenstadt-Erbetal-Eselstieg-Grenzweg (Anschluss vom Dachstal)-Langer Grund - Kapelle Steinhagen - Burg Scharfenstein - ...

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03 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

2× monument 4× viewpoint 12× summit 2× Water
Völkerschlachtdenkmal monument · 249 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Katzenstein viewpoint · on the route 44,7 km 100%
Gesellschaft Rondel monument · on the route 44,7 km 100%
Brockenblick viewpoint · on the route 44,7 km 100%
Kriegsberg summit · on the route 44,7 km 100%
Kleines Rondel viewpoint · on the route 44,7 km 100%
Rondel viewpoint · on the route 44,7 km 100%
Kattstein summit · on the route 44,7 km 100%
Nußberg summit · on the route 44,7 km 100%
Rabbestalkopf summit · 33 m off route 44,7 km 100%
Kirchberg summit · 75 m off route 44,7 km 100%
Schloßberg summit · 91 m off route 44,7 km 100%
Eselsquelle Water · 95 m off route 44,7 km 100%
Steinbiel summit · 111 m off route 44,7 km 100%
Schönberg summit · 152 m off route 44,7 km 100%
Hitzekopf summit · 233 m off route 44,7 km 100%
Prinzberg summit · 252 m off route 44,7 km 100%
Herrenberg summit · 271 m off route 44,7 km 100%
Dachsborn Water · 277 m off route 44,7 km 100%
Hockelrain summit · 302 m off route 44,7 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 22,4 km 44,7 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

Oberer Dünweg is 44.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Oberer Dünweg takes approximately 11h 8min to complete.
No, Oberer Dünweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Oberer Dünweg starts at Heilbad Heiligenstadt.
Oberer Dünweg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Oberer Dünweg is maintained and managed by Stadt Heilbad Heiligenstadt.
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