X27 Friedrich-Wilhelm-Grimme-Weg
85.6 km from Schmallenberg to Swis-Punkt. Along the way you climb 2,541 m and descend 2,734 m; the highest point is at 829 m. Walking time about 28 h – comfortably done in 5 daily stages.
Elevation profile
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Along the way
- km 1.1 MS Beerenberg Viewpoint
- km 3.6 Beerenberg Summit · 614 m
- km 8.2 Hoher Hagen Summit · 642 m
- km 9.7 Ösenberg Summit · 679 m
- km 10.4 Greitemann Stein Shelter
- km 10.7 Auergang Summit · 684 m
- km 11.2 Hülsberg Summit · 661 m
- km 12.0 Helle Summit · 621 m
- km 13.9 Christine-Koch-Hütte Hut
- km 14.7 Bracht Summit · 599 m
- km 16.5 Hasselt Summit · 576 m
- km 17.5 Jürgensberg Summit · 625 m
- km 17.9 Heide Summit · 615 m
- km 18.5 Hamberg Summit · 594 m
- km 19.9 Kickenberg Summit
- km 21.1 Kuhhelle Summit · 603 m
- km 22.5 SGV Hütte Meggen Hut
- km 28.7 Wilzenbergturm Viewpoint
- km 28.9 Wilzenberg ✝ Summit · 658 m
- km 31.5 Deimanns Knollenhütte Hut
- km 31.8 Knollen Summit
- km 33.5 Hardt Summit · 659 m
- km 34.4 Schellhorn Summit · 660 m
- km 35.1 Trinsberg Summit · 655 m
- km 35.7 Waldemei Summit · 725 m
- km 37.5 Heidberg Summit · 727 m
- km 38.6 Roland-Hütte Shelter
- km 42.9 Burgruine Rappelstein Viewpoint
- km 44.8 "Tower Hütte" Shelter
- km 46.6 Vorderster Hoher Knochen Summit · 768 m
- km 49.1 Lennequelle Spring · 830 m
- km 49.7 Schwarzes Siepen Spring · 750 m
- km 50.0 Heidfeld Shelter
- km 54.9 U2-Absturzstelle Viewpoint
- km 55.4 Im Hagen Shelter
- km 57.5 Meisterstein Summit · 636 m
- km 57.5 Bergsee Viewpoint
- km 62.9 Sperrenberg Summit · 734 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 Bracht
Stage ends near Knollen
Stage ends near Heidfeld
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “X27 Friedrich-Wilhelm-Grimme-Weg” trail?
About 85.6 km, from Schmallenberg to Swis-Punkt. 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 “X27 Friedrich-Wilhelm-Grimme-Weg” trail have?
About 2,541 m of ascent and 2,734 m of descent. The lowest point is at 275 m, the highest at 829 m.
How long does the “X27 Friedrich-Wilhelm-Grimme-Weg” trail take?
Plan for about 28 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 “X27 Friedrich-Wilhelm-Grimme-Weg” 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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