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Gunthersteig

71.1 km from Lindberg-buchenau to Osterhofen-Thundorf. Along the way you climb 1,479 m and descend 2,157 m; the highest point is at 1,104 m. Walking time about 22 h – comfortably done in 4 daily stages.

71.1 kmLength
↑ 1,479 mascent
↓ 2,157 mdescent
22 hWalking time (approx.)
1,104 mhighest point
Open in the hiking map & follow Plan your own loop at the start

Elevation profile

0 km · 308–1,104 m71.1 km

Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 9 °C

Along the way

  • km 0.0 ehem.Grenzwärterhütte Shelter
  • km 2.0 Goldquelle Spring
  • km 18.8 Glasberg Summit · 676 m
  • km 25.0 Geißberg Summit · 723 m
  • km 36.0 Hochföhret Summit · 645 m
  • km 37.6 Steinbühl Summit · 664 m
  • km 41.6 Kirchberg Summit · 746 m
  • km 45.5 Regener Berg Summit · 712 m
  • km 45.7 Aibenberg Summit · 722 m
  • km 52.1 Abesberg Summit · 438 m
  • km 58.5 Birkenberg Summit · 421 m
  • km 67.0 Rohrberg Summit

Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.

In 4 stages

A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.

Stage 1: km 0–18 17.8 km · ↑ 291 m · ↓ 707 m
Stage ends near Glasberg
Stage 2: km 18–36 17.8 km · ↑ 479 m · ↓ 430 m
Stage ends near Hochföhret
Stage 3: km 36–53 17.8 km · ↑ 431 m · ↓ 638 m
Stage ends near Abesberg
Stage 4: km 53–71 17.8 km · ↑ 175 m · ↓ 299 m

Frequently asked questions

How long is the “Gunthersteig” trail?

About 71.1 km, from Lindberg-buchenau to Osterhofen-Thundorf.

How much elevation gain does the “Gunthersteig” trail have?

About 1,479 m of ascent and 2,157 m of descent. The lowest point is at 308 m, the highest at 1,104 m.

How long does the “Gunthersteig” trail take?

Plan for about 22 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 4 daily stages.

Can I follow the “Gunthersteig” 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.