Rothaarsteig Westerwald variant (Germany)

Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Hessen, Deutschland

43.8 miles (70.4 km) · 5,483 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Rothaarsteig Westerwald variant (Germany) route traverses 43.8 miles through Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Hessen, Deutschland. Elevation gain totals 5,483 feet, with 5,480 feet of descent. Vertical rate measures 129 feet of gain per mile. About 78% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 56.93th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Hessen.