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.
Elevation profile
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 ends near Glasberg
Stage ends near Hochföhret
Stage ends near Abesberg
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.
More trails in Bavarian Forest
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Bayerischer Wald · 164 kmPandurensteig · 176 kmGläserner Steig · 86 kmWanderroute Via Nova · 751 kmEuropäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Bayerischer Wald-Verein · 263 kmMain-Donau-Weg (Ostlinie) Teil_3 · 165 kmGoldsteig Alternative Nr.19 · 62 kmBöhmweg · 54 kmMittlerer Goldener Steig · 47 kmEuropäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Alternative Bayerischer Wald · 41 kmVia Czechia - Jižní (9. Šumava) · 43 km
Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation and walking time are estimates – signs and closures on site take precedence.