Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad (Hauptweg - Teilstrecke Frankfurt - Braunfels)
83.2 km from Frankfurt am Main to Braunfels. Along the way you climb 1,173 m and descend 1,074 m; the highest point is at 509 m. Walking time about 24 h – comfortably done in 5 daily stages.
Elevation profile
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Along the way
- km 4.0 Pilz Shelter
- km 13.9 Quelle zu Kalbach Spring
- km 27.4 Geisbrunnen Spring
- km 32.8 Hesselberg Summit · 461 m
- km 33.4 Gickelsburg Summit · 471 m
- km 34.6 Fröhlichemannskopf Summit · 465 m
- km 37.2 Alte Obernhainer Quelle Spring
- km 53.9 Eschbacher Klippen (Saienstein) Viewpoint
- km 54.5 Adolf Günther-Hütte Shelter
- km 56.7 Bannholz Summit
- km 58.5 Gänsrod Summit · 448 m
- km 63.8 Heidenkopf Summit · 404 m
- km 67.4 Buhlenberg Summit · 363 m
- km 71.3 Guck ins Loch Viewpoint
- km 76.8 Prinz-Carl-Born Spring
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 5 stages
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad (Hauptweg - Teilstrecke Frankfurt - Braunfels)” trail?
About 83.2 km, from Frankfurt am Main to Braunfels. 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 “Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad (Hauptweg - Teilstrecke Frankfurt - Braunfels)” trail have?
About 1,173 m of ascent and 1,074 m of descent. The lowest point is at 100 m, the highest at 509 m.
How long does the “Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad (Hauptweg - Teilstrecke Frankfurt - Braunfels)” trail take?
Plan for about 24 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 5 daily stages.
Is the “Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad (Hauptweg - Teilstrecke Frankfurt - Braunfels)” trail difficult?
The hardest section is graded T1: hiking trail, easy going. Plan weather and fitness accordingly.
Can I follow the “Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad (Hauptweg - Teilstrecke Frankfurt - Braunfels)” 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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