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IFS-Weg

A loop of 103.5 km from Aufsess. Along the way you climb 2,588 m and descend 2,586 m; the highest point is at 582 m. Walking time about 33 h – comfortably done in 6 daily stages.

103.5 kmLength
↑ 2,588 mascent
↓ 2,586 mdescent
33 hWalking time (approx.)
582 mhighest point
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Elevation profile

Retterner Kanzel 506 m Walberla 513 m Pöppelknock 536 m Erbesbühl 563 m Fichtenbühl 539 m Almersberg 526 m
0 km · 270–582 m103.5 km

Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 10 °C

Along the way

  • km 0.7 Ulrichstein Summit
  • km 5.9 Kreuzstein Viewpoint
  • km 13.3 Fränkische Alb/Fichtelgebirge Viewpoint
  • km 27.7 Aussicht Wiesenttal Viewpoint
  • km 28.0 Aussicht Regnitztal Viewpoint
  • km 28.1 Retterner Kanzel Summit · 506 m
  • km 28.1 Aussicht Walberla Viewpoint
  • km 32.9 Kellerberg Summit · 340 m
  • km 40.2 Heimatfreundehütte Shelter
  • km 40.7 Walberla Summit · 513 m
  • km 40.8 Leutenbach-Blick Viewpoint
  • km 40.8 Wiesenttal-Blick Viewpoint
  • km 44.7 Pöppelknock Summit · 536 m
  • km 44.7 Erbesbühl Summit · 563 m
  • km 45.9 Fichtenbühl Summit · 539 m
  • km 49.7 Zaunsbacher Berg Summit · 495 m
  • km 53.0 Wichsensteiner Fels Viewpoint · 587 m
  • km 55.6 Almersberg Summit · 526 m
  • km 60.3 Aussichtspunkt "Stille Aussicht" Viewpoint
  • km 64.0 König-Ludwig-Felsen Viewpoint
  • km 64.2 Wiesenttalblick Viewpoint
  • km 71.6 Burg-Rabenstein-Blick Viewpoint
  • km 73.2 Gartentalbrunnen Spring
  • km 77.5 Auberg Summit · 423 m
  • km 78.2 Aukapelle Shelter
  • km 87.0 Galgenhügel Summit
  • km 90.4 Galeriefelsen Viewpoint
  • km 94.8 Roter Pavillon Shelter

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

In 6 stages

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

Stage 1: km 0–17 17.3 km · ↑ 394 m · ↓ 437 m
Stage 2: km 17–35 17.3 km · ↑ 169 m · ↓ 302 m
Stage ends near Kellerberg
Stage 3: km 35–52 17.3 km · ↑ 538 m · ↓ 334 m
Stage ends near Zaunsbacher Berg
Stage 4: km 52–69 17.3 km · ↑ 487 m · ↓ 630 m
Stage 5: km 69–86 17.3 km · ↑ 377 m · ↓ 372 m
Stage ends near Galgenhügel
Stage 6: km 86–104 17.3 km · ↑ 311 m · ↓ 208 m

Frequently asked questions

How long is the “IFS-Weg” trail?

About 103.5 km as a loop. 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 “IFS-Weg” trail have?

About 2,588 m of ascent and 2,586 m of descent. The lowest point is at 270 m, the highest at 582 m.

How long does the “IFS-Weg” trail take?

Plan for about 33 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 6 daily stages.

Can I follow the “IFS-Weg” 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.