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Goldsteig (northern route) – long-distance hiking trails in Bavaria

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Goldsteig (northern route) – long-distance hiking trails in Bavaria

OPUS Inc planned a hike

May 24, 2026

Goldsteig (northern route) – long-distance hiking trails in Bavaria

Hard

123:12

416km

3.4km/h

10,430m

10,670m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 146 km for 542 m

After 187 km for 47 m

After 223 km for 80 m

After 231 km for 48 m

Most people would complete this in 18-41 days

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25.6 km

Land of 1,000 Ponds

Highlight • Lake

In the area of the municipality Wiesau a trail leads through the land of the 1,000 ponds. Countless ponds where fish farming was practiced were already created here in the …

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80.6 km

The Elm

Highlight • Forest

The Elm is a natural forest in the Upper Palatinate. Numerous hiking trails lead through the forest and invite you to extensive explorations. In the past, only a few people …

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187 km

Kreuzfelsen Summit (Gibacht)

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Only a few meters from the three-crest stone, you will find the Kreuzfelsen. After a short, cable-insured Kraxelpassage, you will stand on top of the rock next to the monumental …

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241 km

Arberschutzhaus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice shelter on the Great Arber

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293 km

View of Lake Rachel

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From the little Rachel chapel you have a fantastic view down to the Rachelsee.

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358 km

Stone Sea at Plöckenstein

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The Steinerne Meer is a block heap that originated in the earlier ice age periods. Night-time frost and sunshine during the day caused the exposed bedrock to expand and be …

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408 km

Grafmühle Organic Mill & Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

The Grafmühle has been owned by the Bauer family since 1713, making it one of the oldest milling and bakery companies in Germany. Meanwhile, in the ninth generation, hearty breads …

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416 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

231 km

85.5 km

38.9 km

30.8 km

20.8 km

8.51 km

910 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

145 km

121 km

70.8 km

47.6 km

15.8 km

13.8 km

2.68 km

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Goldsteig (northern route) – long-distance hiking trails in Bavaria

Land of 1,000 Ponds

The Elm

Kreuzfelsen Summit (Gibacht)

Arberschutzhaus

View of Lake Rachel

Stone Sea at Plöckenstein

Grafmühle Organic Mill & Bakery

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