Fränkischer Marienweg Route 4
248.9 km from Wurzburg. Along the way you climb 3,933 m and descend 3,905 m; the highest point is at 921 m. Walking time about 73 h – comfortably done in 13 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 12 °C
Along the way
- km 13.4 Barfusspfad Hausen Shelter
- km 50.9 Bauholzbrünnlein Spring
- km 72.1 Baderturm Viewpoint
- km 72.3 Kohlbrunnen Spring
- km 75.4 Wiedenberg Summit · 341 m
- km 76.3 Unterberg Summit · 344 m
- km 100.6 Ehrenberg Summit · 484 m
- km 111.3 Alexanderhütte Shelter · 360 m
- km 128.7 Kreuzberg Summit · 928 m
- km 129.4 Bergwacht Shelter
- km 129.7 Gemündener Hütte Hut
- km 130.2 Bischofsheimer Panorama Viewpoint
- km 163.7 Der Runde-Brunnen Spring
- km 165.4 Schweizerhausbrücke Viewpoint
- km 165.9 Rakoczy-Brunnen Spring
- km 165.9 Pandur-Brunnen Spring
- km 166.4 Pavillon der Religionen Shelter
- km 166.6 Saalestrand Bathing spot
- km 169.0 Eiringsburgshütte Shelter
- km 173.6 Terzenbrunnen Spring
- km 176.0 Rhönblick Viewpoint
- km 176.7 Sternenkino Eltingshausen Viewpoint
- km 190.4 Riedbrunnen Spring
- km 191.9 Aussichtspunkt "Verlobungstempel" Viewpoint
- km 204.6 Panoramastein Rhönklub Zweigverein Salz Viewpoint
- km 234.3 Hoch3 Skylounge Viewpoint
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 13 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Wiedenberg
Stage ends near Aussichtspunkt "Verlobungstempel"
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Fränkischer Marienweg Route 4” trail?
About 248.9 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 “Fränkischer Marienweg Route 4” trail have?
About 3,933 m of ascent and 3,905 m of descent. The lowest point is at 175 m, the highest at 921 m.
How long does the “Fränkischer Marienweg Route 4” trail take?
Plan for about 73 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 13 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Fränkischer Marienweg Route 4” 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.