Ostweg
222.7 km from Blumberg to Geisingen. Along the way you climb 4,733 m and descend 5,510 m; the highest point is at 938 m. Walking time about 69 h – comfortably done in 12 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 9 °C
Along the way
- km 3.5 Eichberg Summit · 914 m
- km 3.8 Eichberghütte Shelter
- km 23.1 Langentalhütte Shelter
- km 23.4 Neue Hütte Shelter · 870 m
- km 26.9 Wendthütte Shelter
- km 31.4 Standort Wartenberg, 821 m Viewpoint
- km 34.6 Rossberg Summit · 834 m
- km 35.5 Öfingerhauhütte Shelter
- km 36.7 Hubertushütte Shelter · 880 m
- km 36.7 Startplatz Paraglider Viewpoint
- km 39.3 Blatthalde Summit · 915 m
- km 39.3 Blatthalde-Hütte Shelter · 915 m
- km 47.0 Oberberg Summit
- km 49.8 Hirschhaldehütte Shelter
- km 51.2 Luisenbrunnen Spring
- km 54.8 Wittmannstalhütte Shelter
- km 59.8 Natzental Hütte Shelter
- km 62.7 Aussichtsturm Wanne Viewpoint
- km 68.4 Uhufelsen Viewpoint
- km 76.7 Blockhütte Hut
- km 110.2 Vordere Kapfhütte Shelter · 528 m
- km 111.2 Heilenbergerhütte Shelter · 690 m
- km 113.9 Baronenhütte Shelter
- km 114.5 Judenwaldhütte Shelter · 725 m
- km 119.8 Alpenblick Viewpoint
- km 121.6 Hummel-Hütte Shelter
- km 121.9 Masselkopf Summit · 812 m
- km 122.3 Sauteichhütte Shelter · 781 m
- km 123.1 Kienberg (Friedrichshöhe) Summit · 820 m
- km 123.1 Wildhütte Shelter
- km 123.8 Friedrichsturm Viewpoint · 800 m
- km 133.2 Tannenbühl Summit · 709 m
- km 136.6 Findelhütte Shelter
- km 143.8 Büchelesbrunnenhütte Shelter
- km 143.8 Büchlesbrunnen Spring
- km 151.7 Aussicht auf historische Altstadt Viewpoint
- km 153.0 Dorfplatz Shelter
- km 167.2 Mooshäusle Shelter
- km 167.6 Schöne-Aussicht-Hütte Shelter
- km 167.9 Scheffel-Hütte Shelter
- km 168.1 Wilhelmshöhe Viewpoint
- km 168.4 Bergfried Viewpoint
- km 169.2 Wanderheim Zavelstein Hut · 610 m
- km 171.7 Wölflesbrunnen Spring
- km 173.3 Gimpelstein Viewpoint
- km 173.6 Panoramasteg Viewpoint
- km 173.9 Hoher Fels Viewpoint
- km 176.0 Finsterbrünnele Spring
- km 177.8 Hirsaublick Viewpoint
- km 179.8 Dachsbauhuette Shelter
- km 181.4 Walz Quelle Spring
- km 185.0 Pavillon Shelter
- km 187.0 Rolf-Hammann-Hütte Shelter
- km 192.9 Felsvorsprung Viewpoint
- km 195.2 Martin Fischer Pavillon Shelter
- km 200.3 Hornkopf-Pavillon Viewpoint
- km 201.6 Glasbronnenquelle Spring
- km 202.6 Erzkopfbrunnen Spring
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 12 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Öfingerhauhütte
Stage ends near Wittmannstalhütte
Stage ends near Blockhütte
Stage ends near Vordere Kapfhütte
Stage ends near Mooshäusle
Stage ends near Pavillon
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Ostweg” trail?
About 222.7 km, from Blumberg to Geisingen. 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 “Ostweg” trail have?
About 4,733 m of ascent and 5,510 m of descent. The lowest point is at 274 m, the highest at 938 m.
How long does the “Ostweg” trail take?
Plan for about 69 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 12 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Ostweg” 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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