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Egerweg
48.8 km from Swis-Punkt to Hohenberg. Along the way you climb 701 m and descend 1,022 m; the highest point is at 772 m. Walking time about 14 h – comfortably done in 3 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 10 °C
Along the way
- km 0.0 Egerquelle Spring
- km 13.5 Thusfall Viewpoint
- km 14.6 Johannisbrunnen Spring
- km 16.5 Zwölfgipfelblick Viewpoint
- km 27.1 Fliegenpilz-Pavillion Shelter
- km 47.1 Carolinenquelle Spring
- km 47.6 Rybáře Shelter
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 Zwölfgipfelblick
Stage ends near Rybáře
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Egerweg” trail?
About 48.8 km, from Swis-Punkt to Hohenberg.
How much elevation gain does the “Egerweg” trail have?
About 701 m of ascent and 1,022 m of descent. The lowest point is at 448 m, the highest at 772 m.
How long does the “Egerweg” trail take?
Plan for about 14 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 “Egerweg” 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.