Kreuzbergweg
87.3 km from Schlüchtern-Herolz to Bad Königshofen. Along the way you climb 1,658 m and descend 1,755 m; the highest point is at 898 m. Walking time about 26 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 4.9 Hopfenberg Summit · 492 m
- km 10.8 Wernarzer Hütte Shelter
- km 11.0 Biber-Plattform Viewpoint
- km 13.8 Washington-Platz Shelter
- km 15.8 Edelruh Shelter
- km 18.1 Pilsterköpfe Summit · 639 m
- km 22.0 Mettermich ✝ Summit · 585 m
- km 28.1 Würzburger Haus Hut
- km 32.8 Kissinger Hütte Hut
- km 32.8 Feuerberg (Rhön) Summit · 832 m
- km 39.5 Kreuzberg Summit · 928 m
- km 40.2 Bergwacht Shelter
- km 40.5 Gemündener Hütte Hut
- km 41.0 Bischofsheimer Panorama Viewpoint
- km 51.7 Burgwallbacher See Bathing spot
- km 61.7 Panoramastein Rhönklub Zweigverein Salz Viewpoint
- km 68.6 Aussichtspunkt Maria Bildhausen Viewpoint
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 Edelruh
Stage ends near Kissinger Hütte
Stage ends near Aussichtspunkt Maria Bildhausen
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Kreuzbergweg” trail?
About 87.3 km, from Schlüchtern-Herolz to Bad Königshofen.
How much elevation gain does the “Kreuzbergweg” trail have?
About 1,658 m of ascent and 1,755 m of descent. The lowest point is at 227 m, the highest at 898 m.
How long does the “Kreuzbergweg” trail take?
Plan for about 26 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 “Kreuzbergweg” 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.