Spessartweg 3
58.6 km from Soden,Bad-Salmuenste to Neuhütten. Along the way you climb 1,708 m and descend 1,595 m; the highest point is at 532 m. Walking time about 19 h – comfortably done in 3 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 12 °C
Along the way
- km 6.6 Kohlplatte Summit · 358 m
- km 9.9 Obere Markberghütte Shelter · 364 m
- km 10.2 Haselquelle Spring
- km 13.0 Gäulsbörnchen Spring
- km 14.9 Palm Café Hut
- km 15.2 Roßborn (Austritt) Spring
- km 20.6 Blick zum Horstberg Viewpoint
- km 21.1 Baiertalhütte Shelter
- km 22.6 Kettentalquelle Spring
- km 22.7 Schweinstallquelle Spring
- km 23.0 Orbquelle Spring · 316 m
- km 23.9 Stierruhquelle Spring
- km 26.8 Beilstein Summit · 500 m
- km 28.6 Jossaquelle Spring
- km 37.6 Judenbörnchen Spring
- km 38.8 Erkelshöhe Summit · 517 m
- km 40.7 Vesperstube "Hundehütte" Hut
- km 44.4 Sauberg Summit · 454 m
- km 48.9 Gasthaus Fischerhütte Hut
- km 55.0 Bächlesbrunnen Spring
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 3 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Blick zum Horstberg
Stage ends near Erkelshöhe
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Spessartweg 3” trail?
About 58.6 km, from Soden,Bad-Salmuenste to Neuhütten.
How much elevation gain does the “Spessartweg 3” trail have?
About 1,708 m of ascent and 1,595 m of descent. The lowest point is at 156 m, the highest at 532 m.
How long does the “Spessartweg 3” trail take?
Plan for about 19 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 3 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Spessartweg 3” 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.