Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein
262.7 km from Kelheim. Along the way you climb 6,737 m and descend 6,800 m; the highest point is at 1,087 m. Walking time about 84 h – comfortably done in 14 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 12 °C
Along the way
- km 0.3 Michelsberg Summit · 448 m
- km 14.2 Schönberg Summit · 486 m
- km 17.5 Weinberg Summit · 446 m
- km 25.9 Nordturm Viewpoint
- km 30.1 Dugout Shelter
- km 32.4 Keilsteiner Hang Viewpoint
- km 52.9 Lerchenhaube Summit · 446 m
- km 53.4 Herrnberg Summit · 399 m
- km 53.9 Schloßberg Summit · 380 m
- km 56.3 Hirschbuckel Summit · 510 m
- km 70.4 Büscherl Summit · 740 m
- km 70.6 Büscherl Schutzhütte Shelter
- km 70.6 Aussichtbank Viewpoint
- km 77.1 Kirchenberg Summit · 624 m
- km 77.4 Pilgramsberg Summit · 619 m
- km 84.9 Gallner Berg Summit · 709 m
- km 86.0 Kühleite Summit · 704 m
- km 89.1 Salzbrunnen Spring
- km 95.2 Kreuzhaus Hut
- km 96.0 Hansl-Hütte Hut
- km 104.0 Urberberg Summit · 614 m
- km 111.4 Margarethenbrunnen Spring
- km 112.6 Schuhfleck Shelter
- km 113.8 Hirschenstein Summit · 1,095 m
- km 113.8 Hirschensteinhütte Shelter
- km 113.8 Aussichtsturm Hirschenstein Viewpoint
- km 114.4 Schanzenenbrunnen Spring
- km 114.6 Grandl Spring
- km 115.9 Klausenstein ✝ Summit · 1,048 m
- km 116.1 Rauher Kulm ✝ Summit · 1,050 m
- km 116.8 Riedberg Summit · 999 m
- km 119.5 Kalter Brunn Spring
- km 121.0 Regensburger Stein Viewpoint · 946 m
- km 121.5 Vogelsang ✝ Summit · 1,022 m
- km 121.5 Klosterstein Viewpoint
- km 132.4 Landshuter Haus Hut
- km 135.7 Hochwald - Hütte Hut
- km 136.0 Hirschenkopf Summit · 980 m
- km 140.7 Steinriegel Summit · 819 m
- km 143.2 Hürstein Summit · 578 m
- km 143.9 Michelsbühl Summit · 502 m
- km 154.5 Sturmriegel Summit · 974 m
- km 155.2 Brotjacklriegel Summit · 1,010 m
- km 155.2 Aussichtsturm Brotjacklriegel Viewpoint
- km 168.7 Aussichtsturm Viewpoint
- km 181.9 Brunnen Spring
- km 190.0 Badeplatz Fischhaus Bathing spot
- km 191.9 Klettergarten (Felswand) Viewpoint
- km 196.5 Ilzhütte Shelter
- km 197.0 Stausee Oberilzmühle Bathing spot
- km 197.0 Stauwehr Oberilzmühle Bathing spot
- km 200.1 Halser Ilzschleifen Bathing spot
- km 201.9 Aussichtsturm Georgsberg Viewpoint
- km 214.3 Maxhöhe Viewpoint
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 14 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Weinberg
Stage ends near Schloßberg
Stage ends near Kirchenberg
Stage ends near Kreuzhaus
Stage ends near Schuhfleck
Stage ends near Landshuter Haus
Stage ends near Aussichtsturm
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein” trail?
About 262.7 km. 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 E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein” trail have?
About 6,737 m of ascent and 6,800 m of descent. The lowest point is at 298 m, the highest at 1,087 m.
How long does the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein” trail take?
Plan for about 84 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 14 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein” 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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