Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen Ost-West)
72.5 km from Tannenberg to Swis-Punkt. Along the way you climb 2,169 m and descend 2,004 m; the highest point is at 747 m. Walking time about 24 h – comfortably done in 4 daily stages.
Elevation profile
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Along the way
- km 4.8 Ziegenfelsen Viewpoint
- km 4.9 Schönbrunner Wand Summit
- km 6.2 Einsiedlerklause Summit
- km 6.5 Brücknerwand Summit
- km 6.5 Brückenklippe Summit
- km 7.3 Anton-Günther-Höhe Summit · 499 m
- km 9.2 Warmbad-Quelle Spring
- km 12.0 Hirschkuppe Summit · 592 m
- km 13.7 Brüderhöhe Summit · 688 m
- km 13.7 Aussichtsturm Drei-Brüder-Höhe Viewpoint
- km 19.0 Galgenberg Summit · 637 m
- km 22.8 Blauer Stein Viewpoint
- km 25.5 Katzenstein Summit · 706 m
- km 26.4 Wildschütznadel Summit
- km 27.0 Teufelsmauer Summit
- km 27.0 Katzensteinnadel Summit
- km 27.0 Nonnenfelsen Summit
- km 27.0 Goldkrone Summit
- km 27.2 Raubschlossberg Viewpoint
- km 27.7 Aussichtsfelsen Katzenstein Viewpoint
- km 27.9 Ringmauer Summit
- km 28.9 Vogeltoffelfelsen Summit
- km 30.5 Fritzschotenbüschel Summit
- km 33.0 Wolfstein Summit · 736 m
- km 35.7 Schutzhütte Floßmeister Shelter
- km 40.6 Frankwarte Viewpoint
- km 41.9 Höckenstein Summit · 650 m
- km 45.3 Hexentanzplatz Viewpoint
- km 53.7 Bingenblick Viewpoint
- km 62.5 Steinberg Summit · 625 m
- km 69.0 Kälberhübel Summit · 673 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 ends near Galgenberg
Stage ends near Schutzhütte Floßmeister
Stage ends near Bingenblick
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen Ost-West)” trail?
About 72.5 km, from Tannenberg to Swis-Punkt.
How much elevation gain does the “Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen Ost-West)” trail have?
About 2,169 m of ascent and 2,004 m of descent. The lowest point is at 389 m, the highest at 747 m.
How long does the “Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen Ost-West)” 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 4 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen Ost-West)” 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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