Westweg
A 181 mile long distance path in Germany which leads across the Black Forest mountain ridge from north to south. With map, statistics and gpx route file
Google Maps Open Source Maps| Statistics and Files | ||
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| Start: Pforzheim | Distance: 181 miles (292 km) | Climbing: 8,734 metres |
| XY Location: 48.89412, 8.69706 | Walk Time: 16 Days, 94 Hours | Trek Time: 10 Days, 77 Hours |
| GPX Route File | Google Earth File | Black Forest |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Start: Pforzheim | Distance: 181 miles (292 km) |
| Climbing: 8,734 metres | XY Location: 48.89412, 8.69706 |
| Walk Time: 16 Days, 94 Hours | Trek Time: 10 Days, 77 Hours |
| GPX Route File | Google Earth File |
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Summary: The Westweg is a 181 mile (292 kilometre) long distance footpath which crosses the mountain ridge of Germany's Black Forest. It takes a north-south course, beginning in Pforzheim in Baden-Württemberg and finishing beside the River Rhine in Basel. It is generally regarded as Germany's oldest hiking trail. During its course, the Westweg climbs Feldberg, the Black Forest's highest peak.
The Westweg passes through, or near, numerous villages or small towns, so there is no difficulty in finding overnight accommodation and meals along the route. As in the Uk, there are also numerous service providers for either guided walking and luggage trannsfer, or both. The walk is usually completed between ten and sixteen days, depending on the walkers fitness levels and/or if one wishes to trek quickly or hike at leisure to take in the many highlights of the popular walk. As well as the Feldberg mountain these include the Hornisgrinde, Alexanderschanze, the Kinzig valley, Hausach, the Martinskapelle (the source of the Breg), Kalten Herberge, Belchen, Blauen, Kandern, the Wolfschlucht, the Wiese valley, and finally Basel. Note, the southern half of the walk offers alternative routes - The Eastern route is the easier one, while the Western route offers you more challenging stages and climbs. This last variant also takes you over the highest peaks of the Westweg.
Note: My maps and files are for the eastern alternative route.
The Westweg passes through, or near, numerous villages or small towns, so there is no difficulty in finding overnight accommodation and meals along the route. As in the Uk, there are also numerous service providers for either guided walking and luggage trannsfer, or both. The walk is usually completed between ten and sixteen days, depending on the walkers fitness levels and/or if one wishes to trek quickly or hike at leisure to take in the many highlights of the popular walk. As well as the Feldberg mountain these include the Hornisgrinde, Alexanderschanze, the Kinzig valley, Hausach, the Martinskapelle (the source of the Breg), Kalten Herberge, Belchen, Blauen, Kandern, the Wolfschlucht, the Wiese valley, and finally Basel. Note, the southern half of the walk offers alternative routes - The Eastern route is the easier one, while the Western route offers you more challenging stages and climbs. This last variant also takes you over the highest peaks of the Westweg.
Note: My maps and files are for the eastern alternative route.
Useful Links:
Wikipedia
Germany Travel
Cicerone Guide Book
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