Ortesweg
A loop of 80.9 km from Fulda. Along the way you climb 1,657 m and descend 1,643 m; the highest point is at 946 m. Walking time about 25 h – comfortably done in 5 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 11 °C
Along the way
- km 4.1 Lannesküppel Summit
- km 13.1 Klosterrück Summit · 413 m
- km 14.8 Wadberg Summit · 537 m
- km 18.7 Kleiner Ziegenkopf Summit
- km 19.7 Oberbernhardser Höhe Summit · 661 m
- km 20.6 Kreuzung Hochrhönring/Danzwiesen Shelter
- km 22.5 Bubenbader Stein Summit · 759 m
- km 24.8 Modellflug-Club Shelter
- km 25.0 Weiherberg Summit · 786 m
- km 25.6 Weiherkuppe Summit · 759 m
- km 27.5 Getränkebrunnen Spring
- km 28.3 Wasserkuppe Summit · 950 m
- km 28.3 Radom Viewpoint
- km 28.7 Märchenwiesenhütte Hut
- km 30.0 Fuldaquelle Spring
- km 33.2 Rotes Moor Viewpoint
- km 34.2 NSG "Rotes Moor" Informationshütte Shelter
- km 34.2 Blick über den Moorsee Viewpoint
- km 36.0 Heidelstein Summit · 926 m
- km 38.2 Hohe Dalle Summit · 862 m
- km 41.4 Kalte Buche Summit · 723 m
- km 43.1 Zickzackküppel Summit · 619 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 Wadberg
Stage ends near Rotes Moor
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Ortesweg” trail?
About 80.9 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 “Ortesweg” trail have?
About 1,657 m of ascent and 1,643 m of descent. The lowest point is at 233 m, the highest at 946 m.
How long does the “Ortesweg” trail take?
Plan for about 25 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 “Ortesweg” 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.