Westlicher Limesweg
85.7 km from Mudau-Schlossau to Woerth. Along the way you climb 1,220 m and descend 2,024 m; the highest point is at 565 m. Walking time about 26 h – comfortably done in 5 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 10 °C
Along the way
- km 0.8 Hohwald Summit · 553 m
- km 5.4 Wäijt Spring
- km 8.7 Höhe Summit · 540 m
- km 12.6 Heunenbuckel Summit · 531 m
- km 24.9 Richtstatt Shelter
- km 30.5 Kalkofen Viewpoint
- km 41.3 Hornbachhütte Shelter
- km 42.0 Hohe Langhälde Summit · 548 m
- km 50.5 Hainhäusel Summit · 531 m
- km 50.7 Erwin-Wild-Hütte Shelter
- km 51.9 Roter Buckel Summit · 540 m
- km 55.9 Lochbrunnen Spring
- km 59.5 Hasenstabswiesenbrunnen Spring
- km 67.2 Klinge Brunnen Spring
- km 68.9 Spessartblick Viewpoint
- km 69.1 Schmuggler-Hütte Shelter
- km 69.3 Bannholz-Brünnchen Spring
- km 73.2 Schwarz-Kirschbaum Quelle Spring
- km 74.2 Sandrain Summit · 261 m
- km 75.1 Karlshöhe Summit · 249 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 Hainhäusel
Stage ends near Spessartblick
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Westlicher Limesweg” trail?
About 85.7 km, from Mudau-Schlossau to Woerth. 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 “Westlicher Limesweg” trail have?
About 1,220 m of ascent and 2,024 m of descent. The lowest point is at 115 m, the highest at 565 m.
How long does the “Westlicher Limesweg” 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 “Westlicher Limesweg” 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.