Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Alternative Bayerischer Wald
41.1 km from Swis-Punkt to Sankt Oswald. Along the way you climb 1,557 m and descend 1,669 m; the highest point is at 1,444 m. Walking time about 15 h – comfortably done in 3 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 8 °C
Along the way
- km 0.6 Falkenstein Schutzhaus Hut
- km 0.6 Großer Falkenstein ✝ Summit · 1,315 m
- km 1.0 Höllbachriegel Summit
- km 3.0 Höllbachschwellhütte Shelter
- km 11.6 Willibaldhöhe Summit · 721 m
- km 13.8 Wetterschutzhütte Shelter
- km 14.6 Ochsenberg Summit · 664 m
- km 24.2 Kleiner Rachel Summit · 1,399 m
- km 25.5 Waldschmidthaus Hut
- km 25.5 Seeblick Viewpoint
- km 25.9 Großer Rachel ✝ Summit · 1,453 m
- km 28.6 Schutzhütte Rachelsee Shelter
- km 31.7 Racheldiensthütte Hut
- km 38.8 Waldhäuserriegel Summit · 1,151 m
- km 40.5 Pavillon Böhmweg Shelter · 1,180 m
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 Willibaldhöhe
Stage ends near Waldschmidthaus
Stage ends near Waldhäuserriegel
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Alternative Bayerischer Wald” trail?
About 41.1 km, from Swis-Punkt to Sankt Oswald. 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 “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Alternative Bayerischer Wald” trail have?
About 1,557 m of ascent and 1,669 m of descent. The lowest point is at 615 m, the highest at 1,444 m.
How long does the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Alternative Bayerischer Wald” 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 “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Alternative Bayerischer Wald” 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.