Hiking Collection by komoot
Over the ridges of the Rothaar Mountains
8 days
4-7 h/day
162km
3,170m
3,390m
The Rothaarsteig from the town of Brilon in Hochsauerland leads southwards to Dillenburg in Mittelhessen. Starting at the edge of the village of Brilon, whoever walks along the main ridge of the Rothaargebirge always moves along borders. The trail leads from the Sauerland over the Wittgensteiner Bergland, to the Siegerland and the Hessian Lahn-Dill-Bergland. And as the Rhine-Weser-Wasserscheide runs over the Rothaar Mountains, for long distances you wander back and forth, ever crossing the border between North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse.…
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Activities
19.2km
05:48
530m
500m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
26.5km
07:38
710m
490m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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18.7km
05:10
350m
300m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
20.8km
05:37
270m
310m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
20.4km
05:56
410m
520m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
14.7km
04:00
230m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
19.6km
05:22
230m
440m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
21.8km
06:16
450m
630m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Collection Stats
Activities
8
Distance
162 km
Duration
45:47 h
Elevation
3,170 m
3,390 m
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