012
A loop of 67.4 km from Idstein. Along the way you climb 1,663 m and descend 1,749 m; the highest point is at 619 m. Walking time about 21 h – comfortably done in 4 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 12 °C
Along the way
- km 14.6 Heckenberg Summit · 584 m
- km 16.8 Judenkopf Summit · 614 m
- km 18.1 Leyhäuschen Shelter
- km 18.2 Wiegerfelsen Summit
- km 18.2 Wiegerhütte Shelter
- km 34.6 Graueberg Summit · 456 m
- km 34.6 Quarzitwerk Saalburg Viewpoint
- km 34.6 Quarzitwerk Saalburg / Aussichtsplattform Viewpoint
- km 35.0 Fuchslöcherhütte Shelter
- km 38.1 Roter Stoß-Hütte Shelter
- km 38.8 Heidelbeerkopf Summit
- km 39.0 Wellenberg Summit · 450 m
- km 41.0 Kuhkopf Summit · 500 m
- km 41.0 Kuhkopfhütte Viewpoint
- km 42.1 Dachskopf Summit · 513 m
- km 42.5 Steinkopf Summit · 518 m
- km 43.7 Winterstein Summit · 482 m
- km 43.7 Wintersteinturm Viewpoint · 481 m
- km 49.9 Gnauth-Hütte Shelter
- km 54.9 Schnepfenkopf Summit · 353 m
- km 60.1 Geierskopf Summit · 429 m
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 4 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Heckenberg
Stage ends near Graueberg
Stage ends near Gnauth-Hütte
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “012” trail?
About 67.4 km as a loop. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.
How much elevation gain does the “012” trail have?
About 1,663 m of ascent and 1,749 m of descent. The lowest point is at 147 m, the highest at 619 m.
How long does the “012” trail take?
Plan for about 21 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 4 daily stages.
Can I follow the “012” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation and walking time are estimates – signs and closures on site take precedence.