Felsenweg
A loop of 222.1 km from Lissendorf. Along the way you climb 5,537 m and descend 6,125 m; the highest point is at 617 m. Walking time about 71 h – comfortably done in 12 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 9 °C
Along the way
- km 3.6 Hahnenberg Summit · 588 m
- km 12.7 Hütte-am Brotpfad Shelter
- km 14.0 Schillertsberg Summit · 504 m
- km 15.6 Ahrquelle Spring
- km 26.9 Mertesberg Shelter
- km 28.5 Mühlenberg Summit · 547 m
- km 28.5 Aussichtsturm Viewpoint
- km 42.1 Knoppen Hütte Shelter
- km 44.7 Kuckucksley Shelter
- km 45.9 Hohenfrieder Hütte Shelter
- km 54.3 Bildchesberg Summit · 350 m
- km 54.5 Eifelblick "Luna" Viewpoint
- km 56.3 Schutzhütte Kohnental Shelter
- km 59.1 Duisburger Eifelhütte Hut · 225 m
- km 61.4 Odenbachtal Shelter
- km 64.5 Mittelberg Viewpoint
- km 65.4 Kuehlenbusch Viewpoint
- km 67.4 Eifelblick Effelsdach Viewpoint
- km 67.6 Rurblick Viewpoint
- km 67.9 Eifelblick Viewpoint
- km 68.6 Dürener Hütte Hut · 327 m
- km 68.6 Burg Nideggen Viewpoint
- km 68.7 Burgwand Viewpoint
- km 70.0 Hirtzley Summit
- km 70.1 Riesentor Viewpoint
- km 70.3 Wetterfahnenturm Viewpoint
- km 70.4 Rurtalblick Viewpoint
- km 70.6 Christinenley Viewpoint
- km 70.8 Felsenblick Viewpoint
- km 70.9 Hindenburgtor Viewpoint
- km 72.0 Kickley Summit
- km 72.4 Rather Felsen Viewpoint
- km 72.5 Wald-Rast Shelter
- km 73.0 Eugenienstein Summit · 334 m
- km 74.3 Eifelblick Waldkapelle Obermaubach Viewpoint
- km 74.8 Gerda-Rössler-Hütte Shelter
- km 75.6 Engelsblick Viewpoint
- km 75.7 Engels-Blick-Hütte Shelter
- km 78.9 An den drei Erken Shelter
- km 82.7 Herrenkopf Summit · 570 m
- km 83.9 Steinbüchel Summit · 597 m
- km 84.7 Mottenberg Summit · 578 m
- km 92.0 Steffelner Drees Spring
- km 92.8 Aueler Drees Spring
- km 102.8 Rother Kopf Summit · 566 m
- km 102.8 Rundblick „Rother Kopf“ am Eifelsteig Viewpoint
- km 106.3 Auberg Summit
- km 106.7 Munterley Summit · 482 m
- km 107.3 Helenenquelle Spring
- km 120.8 Dachsberg Summit · 548 m
- km 120.8 Riesenbank Birresborn Viewpoint
- km 139.3 Strenger Hals Viewpoint
- km 177.6 Brandenberg Summit · 352 m
- km 178.9 Frohnholzberg Summit · 301 m
- km 186.7 Hochburg - Felsenquelle Spring
- km 186.7 Hochburg - Kieselborn Spring
- km 187.4 Hochburg Summit · 305 m
- km 193.1 Josterberg Summit · 202 m
- km 195.1 Weisshaus-Brunnen Spring
- km 195.2 Weisshaus Viewpoint
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 12 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Bildchesberg
Stage ends near Kickley
Stage ends near Hochburg
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Felsenweg” trail?
About 222.1 km as a loop. 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 “Felsenweg” trail have?
About 5,537 m of ascent and 6,125 m of descent. The lowest point is at 135 m, the highest at 617 m.
How long does the “Felsenweg” trail take?
Plan for about 71 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 12 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Felsenweg” 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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