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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
24 views
4 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Lakes Mountains Urban Area Summit viewpoint 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

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?

monument viewpoint 12× summit 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

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Quarter of the way
Halfway
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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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