—  spotters active
Daily Edition
Daily Edition
Tervo
Register
tervo
· Regional · ÖPW Strenuous

Ökumenischer Pilgerwanderweg Eichstätt - Heidenheim

📏
52.4 km Distance
⏱
13h 3min Est. duration
⛰
Strenuous Difficulty
➡
Linear Route type

Zielwanderweg: Eichstätt-Heidenheim; Verbindung zwischen den beiden Jakobswegen Nürnberg – Oettingen und Nürnberg – Eichstätt.

Covering 52.4 km, this is a true long-distance trail best approached as a multi-day journey through varied terrain.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. The trail is officially waymarked as ÖPW, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

As a Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail is maintained and waymarked at the regional level. It typically connects towns, villages, and natural highlights across the wider area.

Elevation Profile

Map

View on OSM →
Loading…

Waypoints

5 points along the route
A
Start · Eichstätt (Oberbayern)
0 km 48.8923°, 11.1834°
1
13.1 km 48.9112°, 11.0959°
📍 Spots near this point →
2
26.2 km 48.9755°, 10.9743°
📍 Spots near this point →
3
39.3 km 48.9845°, 10.8771°
📍 Spots near this point →
B
Finish · Heidenheim (Mittelfranken
52.4 km 49.0101°, 10.7893°

Reviews

No reviews yet.
Log in to write a review

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Ökumenischer Pilgerwanderweg Eichstätt - Heidenheim hiking route?
Ökumenischer Pilgerwanderweg Eichstätt - Heidenheim is 52.4 km long.
How much time should I allow for Ökumenischer Pilgerwanderweg Eichstätt - Heidenheim?
Most walkers allow around 13h 3min for Ökumenischer Pilgerwanderweg Eichstätt - Heidenheim at a comfortable pace.
Is Ökumenischer Pilgerwanderweg Eichstätt - Heidenheim a circular or linear route?
Ökumenischer Pilgerwanderweg Eichstätt - Heidenheim is a linear route, not a loop. It runs from Eichstätt (Oberbayern) to Heidenheim (Mittelfranken. Return transport from the finish point is recommended.
Where does Ökumenischer Pilgerwanderweg Eichstätt - Heidenheim start?
Ökumenischer Pilgerwanderweg Eichstätt - Heidenheim starts at Eichstätt (Oberbayern).
Is Ökumenischer Pilgerwanderweg Eichstätt - Heidenheim suitable for beginners?
Ökumenischer Pilgerwanderweg Eichstätt - Heidenheim is best suited to experienced, fit hikers. It is not suitable for beginners.
Who maintains the Ökumenischer Pilgerwanderweg Eichstätt - Heidenheim trail?
Ökumenischer Pilgerwanderweg Eichstätt - Heidenheim is maintained and managed by Naturpark Altmühltal; Fränkisches Seenland.