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Mittelweg
64.6 km from Swis-Punkt to Hohenberg. Along the way you climb 1,719 m and descend 1,579 m; the highest point is at 1,020 m. Walking time about 21 h – comfortably done in 4 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 10 °C
Along the way
- km 0.0 Kaskade Viewpoint
- km 16.1 Eselsbrunnen Spring
- km 20.7 Kalter Brunnen Spring
- km 21.6 Asenturm Viewpoint · 1,024 m
- km 21.6 Ochsenkopf-Wahrzeichenfelsen Viewpoint
- km 21.7 Ochsenkopf Summit · 1,024 m
- km 21.8 Goethefelsen Viewpoint
- km 22.9 Weißmainquelle Spring
- km 23.2 Marienbrunnen Spring
- km 23.5 Weißmainfels Summit · 929 m
- km 23.7 Fichtelnaabquelle Spring
- km 27.1 Seehaus Hut
- km 27.3 Seehügel Summit · 953 m
- km 44.5 Mallerberg Summit · 631 m
- km 47.6 Bibersbach Spring
- km 50.9 Aussichtspunkt Kühlbühl Viewpoint
- km 52.5 Paulus Brunnen Spring
- km 56.8 Schlossberg Summit
- km 60.2 Basalthügel Summit · 652 m
- km 61.3 Steinberg Summit · 653 m
- km 61.5 Heiligenberg Summit · 651 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 Aussichtspunkt Kühlbühl
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Mittelweg” trail?
About 64.6 km, from Swis-Punkt to Hohenberg.
How much elevation gain does the “Mittelweg” trail have?
About 1,719 m of ascent and 1,579 m of descent. The lowest point is at 350 m, the highest at 1,020 m.
How long does the “Mittelweg” trail take?
Plan for about 21 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 “Mittelweg” 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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