Route 012

Bad Nauheim - Forsthaus Winterstein - Winterstein - Steinkopf - Kapersburg - Bf. Saalburg - Obernhain - Hessenpark - Schmitten - Seelenberg - Tenne - Tiefenbachtal - Esch - Wörsdorf - Görsroth - Hennethal

At 67.6 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. Experienced hikers typically take around 15 hours and 2 minutes to complete it end-to-end.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Follow the 012 waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

This trail forms part of the Regional Walking Network (RWN), linking local communities and natural features across the region. Waymarking is managed at the regional level.