Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Bayerischer Wald
164.3 km from Ploeckenstein to Lindberg-buchenau. Along the way you climb 5,767 m and descend 6,429 m; the highest point is at 1,436 m. Walking time about 57 h – comfortably done in 9 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 1 °C
Along the way
- km 1.4 Bayerischer Plöckenstein ✝ Summit · 1,362 m
- km 2.3 Vysoký hřeben Summit · 1,341 m
- km 3.6 Berggasthof Dreisessel Hut
- km 3.6 Dreisessel Summit · 1,333 m
- km 3.9 Hochstein ✝ Summit · 1,333 m
- km 3.9 Hochstein Viewpoint
- km 5.6 Rollmannsberg Summit · 1,042 m
- km 22.5 Schwarzkopf Summit · 1,111 m
- km 23.4 Spitzigstein Summit · 1,034 m
- km 24.0 Gasthof-Pension Alpe Hut
- km 24.1 Almberghütte Hut
- km 24.3 Aussichtsfelsen am Almberg Viewpoint
- km 24.5 Almberg Summit · 1,142 m
- km 27.3 Mühlriegel Summit · 831 m
- km 30.0 Badesee Mauth Bathing spot
- km 32.8 Steinbachklause Shelter
- km 33.9 Kühhüttenberg Summit · 965 m
- km 35.9 Hohlstein Summit · 1,196 m
- km 36.1 Schutzhütte Tummelplatz Shelter
- km 39.6 Lusenschutzhaus Hut
- km 39.7 Lusen ✝ Summit · 1,373 m
- km 41.1 Pavillon Böhmweg Shelter · 1,180 m
- km 48.9 Schutzhütte Felsenkanzel Shelter
- km 50.2 Schutzhütte Rachelsee Shelter
- km 52.6 Großer Rachel ✝ Summit · 1,453 m
- km 52.9 Waldschmidthaus Hut
- km 52.9 Seeblick Viewpoint
- km 65.4 Diensthütte Lindbergschachten Shelter
- km 65.4 Lindberger Schachten Spring
- km 65.7 Großer Hahnenbogen ✝ Summit · 1,257 m
- km 66.6 Kleiner Hahnenbogen Summit · 1,232 m
- km 68.7 Fahnenriegel Summit · 1,199 m
- km 70.4 Scheuereckberg ✝ Summit · 1,193 m
- km 70.4 Schutzhütte Jährlingschachten Shelter
- km 74.3 Eisquelle Spring
- km 78.1 Ruckowitzberg Summit · 1,269 m
- km 78.5 Hochwiesriegel Summit · 1,243 m
- km 85.2 Schutzhütte Hochbergsattel Shelter
- km 86.8 Grenzglashütte Hut
- km 86.8 Schmugglerhütte Hut
- km 89.5 Café Arberhütte Hut
- km 94.3 Stallriegel Summit · 1,228 m
- km 95.1 Arberschutzhaus Hut · 1,358 m
- km 95.1 Eisensteiner Hütte Hut
- km 95.5 Großer Arber ✝ Summit · 1,456 m
- km 95.5 Zwieseler Hütte Shelter
- km 97.4 Chamer Hütte Hut
- km 97.7 Kleiner Arber ✝ Summit · 1,384 m
- km 100.1 Enzian Summit · 1,287 m
- km 101.4 Heugstatt Summit · 1,262 m
- km 102.4 Reischflecksattel Shelter
- km 103.4 Schwarzeck Summit · 1,235 m
- km 104.1 Hängender Riegel Summit · 1,183 m
- km 104.7 Am Waldwiesmarterl Shelter
- km 104.7 Kristallbrunnen Spring
- km 106.8 Ödriegel Summit · 1,154 m
- km 107.5 Mühlriegel ✝ Summit · 1,079 m
- km 111.0 Kleiner Riedelstein ✝ Summit · 1,042 m
- km 111.4 Großer Riedelstein Summit · 1,132 m
- km 111.4 Waldschmidtdenkmal Viewpoint
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 9 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Hohlstein
Stage ends near Großer Rachel ✝
Stage ends near Café Arberhütte
Stage ends near Mühlriegel ✝
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Bayerischer Wald” trail?
About 164.3 km, from Ploeckenstein to Lindberg-buchenau. 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, Bayerischer Wald” trail have?
About 5,767 m of ascent and 6,429 m of descent. The lowest point is at 395 m, the highest at 1,436 m.
How long does the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Bayerischer Wald” trail take?
Plan for about 57 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 9 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, 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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