Klosterweg
A loop of 86.2 km from Schluechtern. Along the way you climb 2,099 m and descend 2,056 m; the highest point is at 699 m. Walking time about 27 h – comfortably done in 5 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 12 °C
Along the way
- km 6.0 Escheberg Summit · 452 m
- km 9.9 Kirschberg Summit · 507 m
- km 13.5 Sparhöfer Küppel Summit · 578 m
- km 14.1 Kalbachquelle Spring
- km 15.1 Frauenstein Summit · 596 m
- km 15.3 Grillplatz Schwarzenberg Shelter
- km 16.0 Gänsebrunnen Spring
- km 19.9 Kleine Haube Summit · 593 m
- km 21.1 Großer Seifig Summit · 568 m
- km 39.9 Rhönklub - Wildfleckener Hütte Hut
- km 48.9 Arnsberg Brönn Spring
- km 49.4 Ziegelberg Summit · 693 m
- km 50.7 Osterburg Summit · 714 m
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 5 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Frauenstein
Stage ends near Ziegelberg
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Klosterweg” trail?
About 86.2 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 “Klosterweg” trail have?
About 2,099 m of ascent and 2,056 m of descent. The lowest point is at 202 m, the highest at 699 m.
How long does the “Klosterweg” trail take?
Plan for about 27 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 5 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Klosterweg” 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.