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Westpfalz-Wanderweg Schwarzes W (Großer Westpfalz-Wanderweg)

401.7 km from Weierhof to Trippstadt-Neuhof. Along the way you climb 8,582 m and descend 8,721 m; the highest point is at 684 m. Walking time about 124 h – comfortably done in 21 daily stages.

401.7 kmLength
↑ 8,582 mascent
↓ 8,721 mdescent
124 hWalking time (approx.)
684 mhighest point
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Elevation profile

Signal 678 m Donnersberg 687 m Potzberg 562 m
0 km · 151–684 m401.8 km

Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 13 °C

Along the way

  • km 4.2 Zeppelinbrunnen Spring
  • km 4.6 Ludwigsbrunnen Spring
  • km 6.7 Wartturm Viewpoint
  • km 6.7 Schneckentürmchen Viewpoint
  • km 6.7 Schneckenturm Viewpoint
  • km 7.5 Schreiber-Hütte Shelter
  • km 7.5 Stadtschulzenbrunnen Spring
  • km 7.9 Rentnersitz Summit · 368 m
  • km 8.3 Schöne Aussicht Viewpoint
  • km 8.3 Guck Viewpoint · 365 m
  • km 8.8 Kanzel Viewpoint
  • km 13.8 Ottes Plätzchen Viewpoint
  • km 15.0 Hirtenfels Shelter
  • km 15.5 Signal Summit · 678 m
  • km 15.9 Keltenhütte PWV Hut
  • km 15.9 Ludwigsturm Viewpoint
  • km 16.7 Donnersberg Summit · 687 m
  • km 18.4 Hühnerberg Summit · 531 m
  • km 21.0 Löwenbergs-Ruhe Viewpoint
  • km 21.0 Beutelfels Viewpoint
  • km 23.9 Scharfrück Viewpoint
  • km 24.3 Blick Tagesweitung Grube Katharina I Viewpoint
  • km 25.6 Galgenberg Summit
  • km 26.9 Rabenfels Viewpoint
  • km 38.0 Zur Schönen Aussicht Viewpoint
  • km 38.8 Vierländereck Shelter
  • km 40.0 Stahlberg Summit · 488 m
  • km 48.8 Schloßberg (Landsberg) Summit · 331 m
  • km 50.9 Kahlforsthöhe Summit · 326 m
  • km 69.7 PWV Hütte Lauterecken - Am Weiher Hut
  • km 71.9 Schauerberg Summit
  • km 72.7 Herrenberg Summit
  • km 74.0 Hansmaulerkopf Summit
  • km 78.3 Dümmler Hütte Shelter
  • km 78.3 Blaue Halde Spring
  • km 81.2 Todtenkopf Summit · 446 m
  • km 81.6 CVJM-Hütte Hut
  • km 84.2 Selberghütte Hut
  • km 84.2 Selberg Summit · 545 m
  • km 84.2 Selbergturm Viewpoint
  • km 90.3 Steinerner Mann Summit · 497 m
  • km 92.4 Hohenestel Summit · 369 m
  • km 92.9 Hohenestel-Hütte Hut
  • km 93.7 Bächelskopf Summit · 357 m
  • km 103.6 Aussicht auf Burg Lichtenberg Viewpoint
  • km 104.0 Bergfried Viewpoint
  • km 106.5 Salzquelle Spring
  • km 111.3 Steinbruch Viewpoint
  • km 111.7 Remigiusberg Summit · 368 m
  • km 111.7 Michelsburg Viewpoint
  • km 112.5 Buchwaldhütte Hut
  • km 114.6 Potzberg Summit · 562 m
  • km 114.6 Potzbergturm Viewpoint
  • km 115.0 Schützenbrunnen Spring
  • km 118.8 Krämel Summit · 399 m
  • km 121.7 Dachsberg Summit
  • km 130.5 Herrengärtchen Viewpoint
  • km 142.6 Alte Hofdellhütte Shelter
  • km 147.8 Quellbiotop Spring
  • km 148.6 Ehemalige Einsiedelei Shelter

Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.

In 21 stages

A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.

Stage 1: km 0–19 19.1 km · ↑ 481 m · ↓ 75 m
Stage ends near Donnersberg
Stage 2: km 19–38 19.1 km · ↑ 222 m · ↓ 565 m
Stage ends near Zur Schönen Aussicht
Stage 3: km 38–57 19.1 km · ↑ 297 m · ↓ 243 m
Stage 4: km 57–77 19.1 km · ↑ 181 m · ↓ 354 m
Stage ends near Dümmler Hütte
Stage 5: km 77–96 19.1 km · ↑ 377 m · ↓ 218 m
Stage ends near Bächelskopf
Stage 6: km 96–115 19.1 km · ↑ 507 m · ↓ 425 m
Stage ends near Buchwaldhütte
Stage 7: km 115–134 19.1 km · ↑ 324 m · ↓ 177 m
Stage 8: km 134–153 19.1 km · ↑ 355 m · ↓ 354 m
Stage 9: km 153–172 19.1 km · ↑ 177 m · ↓ 135 m
Stage 10: km 172–191 19.1 km · ↑ 220 m · ↓ 161 m
Stage 11: km 191–210 19.1 km · ↑ 381 m · ↓ 242 m
Stage 12: km 210–230 19.1 km · ↑ 244 m · ↓ 418 m
Stage 13: km 230–249 19.1 km · ↑ 249 m · ↓ 241 m
Stage 14: km 249–268 19.1 km · ↑ 406 m · ↓ 434 m
Stage 15: km 268–287 19.1 km · ↑ 278 m · ↓ 112 m
Stage 16: km 287–306 19.1 km · ↑ 195 m · ↓ 217 m
Stage 17: km 306–325 19.1 km · ↑ 186 m · ↓ 196 m
Stage 18: km 325–344 19.1 km · ↑ 137 m · ↓ 66 m
Stage 19: km 344–363 19.1 km · ↑ 110 m · ↓ 318 m
Stage 20: km 363–383 19.1 km · ↑ 238 m · ↓ 298 m
Stage 21: km 383–402 19.1 km · ↑ 177 m · ↓ 152 m

Frequently asked questions

How long is the “Westpfalz-Wanderweg Schwarzes W (Großer Westpfalz-Wanderweg)” trail?

About 401.7 km, from Weierhof to Trippstadt-Neuhof. 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 “Westpfalz-Wanderweg Schwarzes W (Großer Westpfalz-Wanderweg)” trail have?

About 8,582 m of ascent and 8,721 m of descent. The lowest point is at 151 m, the highest at 684 m.

How long does the “Westpfalz-Wanderweg Schwarzes W (Großer Westpfalz-Wanderweg)” trail take?

Plan for about 124 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 21 daily stages.

Can I follow the “Westpfalz-Wanderweg Schwarzes W (Großer Westpfalz-Wanderweg)” 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.