Buchoniarundweg
A loop of 45.6 km from Swis-Punkt. Along the way you climb 1,321 m and descend 1,326 m; the highest point is at 925 m. Walking time about 15 h – comfortably done in 3 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 7 °C
Along the way
- km 0.6 Gangolfsberg Summit · 736 m
- km 2.0 Ilmenberg Summit · 787 m
- km 2.3 Thüringer Hütte Hut
- km 4.1 Rother Kuppe auf dem Turm Viewpoint
- km 4.2 Rother Kuppe Summit · 711 m
- km 4.9 Steinkopf Summit · 719 m
- km 6.4 Hillenberg Summit · 677 m
- km 12.5 Aussichtsturm Schwarzes Moor Viewpoint
- km 13.9 Querenberg Summit · 805 m
- km 18.8 Steinberg Summit · 621 m
- km 22.1 Bornberg Summit
- km 23.1 Ehrenberg Summit · 816 m
- km 24.9 Schafstein Summit · 832 m
- km 31.6 Ulster Quelle Shelter
- km 31.6 Ulsterquelle Spring
- km 32.3 Ottilienstein Summit · 846 m
- km 34.9 Heidelstein Summit · 926 m
- km 35.9 Heidelstein Schwabenhimmel Summit · 913 m
- km 42.8 Wurzelbrunnen Spring
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 3 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Querenberg
Stage ends near Ulster Quelle
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Buchoniarundweg” trail?
About 45.6 km as a loop.
How much elevation gain does the “Buchoniarundweg” trail have?
About 1,321 m of ascent and 1,326 m of descent. The lowest point is at 509 m, the highest at 925 m.
How long does the “Buchoniarundweg” trail take?
Plan for about 15 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 3 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Buchoniarundweg” 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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