X14 Astenweg
97.8 km from Warstein to Steffenberg. Along the way you climb 2,321 m and descend 2,345 m; the highest point is at 841 m. Walking time about 31 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 3.4 Tüppel Summit · 461 m
- km 3.6 Franzosen-Hütte Shelter
- km 8.9 Gemeinheitskopf Summit · 552 m
- km 30.5 Kreuzberg Summit · 710 m
- km 31.6 Kahle Bauke Summit · 753 m
- km 34.9 Negerquelle Spring
- km 35.3 Klappersberg Summit · 731 m
- km 36.2 Köhlerhütte Shelter
- km 38.4 Nesselbachquelle Spring
- km 40.0 Heidfeld Shelter
- km 40.2 Schwarzes Siepen Spring · 750 m
- km 41.0 Lennequelle Spring · 830 m
- km 41.2 Kahler Asten Summit · 841 m
- km 47.0 Zwistberg Summit · 747 m
- km 48.2 Osterkopf Summit · 715 m
- km 48.8 Herrengrund Shelter
- km 56.0 Gebrannter Rücken Summit · 699 m
- km 56.8 Habichtscheid Summit · 677 m
- km 65.2 Lindenhardt Summit · 469 m
- km 70.4 Hügelchen Viewpoint
- km 84.1 Knollsberg Summit
- km 87.5 Staffel Shelter
- km 87.6 Heiligenberg Summit · 588 m
- km 88.3 Hombügel Summit · 546 m
- km 89.7 Großer Eschenberg Summit · 464 m
- km 90.4 Schlossberg Summit · 386 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 Heidfeld
Stage ends near Habichtscheid
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “X14 Astenweg” trail?
About 97.8 km, from Warstein to Steffenberg. 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 “X14 Astenweg” trail have?
About 2,321 m of ascent and 2,345 m of descent. The lowest point is at 282 m, the highest at 841 m.
How long does the “X14 Astenweg” trail take?
Plan for about 31 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 “X14 Astenweg” 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.