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Heidelsteinweg

62.6 km from Ostheim v.d. Rhön to Kalbach. Along the way you climb 1,419 m and descend 1,429 m; the highest point is at 925 m. Walking time about 19 h – comfortably done in 4 daily stages.

62.6 kmLength
↑ 1,419 mascent
↓ 1,429 mdescent
19 hWalking time (approx.)
925 mhighest point
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Elevation profile

Heidelstein Schwabenhimmel 913 m Heidelstein 926 m Mostberg 807 m
0 km · 275–925 m62.6 km

Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 11 °C

Along the way

  • km 2.7 Altväter Summit · 384 m
  • km 6.5 Hundsrücken Summit · 448 m
  • km 13.5 Wurzelbrunnen Spring
  • km 20.4 Heidelstein Schwabenhimmel Summit · 913 m
  • km 21.3 Heidelstein Summit · 926 m
  • km 23.3 Blick über den Moorsee Viewpoint
  • km 23.4 NSG "Rotes Moor" Informationshütte Shelter
  • km 24.3 Mostberg Summit · 807 m
  • km 37.3 Horstberg Summit · 500 m
  • km 40.5 Schutzhütte am Steinküppel Shelter
  • km 45.3 Odilienborn Spring
  • km 46.9 Steinbügel Summit · 431 m
  • km 50.0 Hertelberg Summit · 458 m
  • km 53.3 Hartberg Summit · 416 m
  • km 58.1 Fulder Berg Summit · 384 m

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 0–16 15.7 km · ↑ 533 m · ↓ 120 m
Stage 2: km 16–31 15.7 km · ↑ 347 m · ↓ 457 m
Stage 3: km 31–47 15.7 km · ↑ 256 m · ↓ 496 m
Stage ends near Steinbügel
Stage 4: km 47–63 15.6 km · ↑ 197 m · ↓ 316 m

Frequently asked questions

How long is the “Heidelsteinweg” trail?

About 62.6 km, from Ostheim v.d. Rhön to Kalbach. 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 “Heidelsteinweg” trail have?

About 1,419 m of ascent and 1,429 m of descent. The lowest point is at 275 m, the highest at 925 m.

How long does the “Heidelsteinweg” trail take?

Plan for about 19 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 “Heidelsteinweg” 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.