Hessenweg 9 (Teilstück Limburg - Bad Homburg)
59.9 km from Bad Homburg to Holzheim Bei Diez. Along the way you climb 1,411 m and descend 1,476 m; the highest point is at 692 m. Walking time about 19 h – comfortably done in 3 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 12 °C
Along the way
- km 6.4 Landgrafenberg Summit · 410 m
- km 6.8 Homburger Hütte Shelter
- km 9.4 Klingenkopf Summit · 683 m
- km 10.7 Erlenbachquelle Spring
- km 11.5 Polnische Köpfe Summit
- km 24.9 Riedelbacher Dorftreff Shelter
- km 31.1 Fischbacher Kopf Summit · 346 m
- km 34.3 Obertorturm Viewpoint · 218 m
- km 38.8 Steinkopf Summit · 317 m
- km 48.6 Kloßrain Summit · 229 m
- km 53.7 Mensfelder Kopf Summit · 314 m
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 3 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Steinkopf
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Hessenweg 9 (Teilstück Limburg - Bad Homburg)” trail?
About 59.9 km, from Bad Homburg to Holzheim Bei Diez.
How much elevation gain does the “Hessenweg 9 (Teilstück Limburg - Bad Homburg)” trail have?
About 1,411 m of ascent and 1,476 m of descent. The lowest point is at 122 m, the highest at 692 m.
How long does the “Hessenweg 9 (Teilstück Limburg - Bad Homburg)” 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 3 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Hessenweg 9 (Teilstück Limburg - Bad Homburg)” 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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