Goldsteig (Northern Variant)
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Germany Germany
General information about Goldsteig (Northern Variant)
Difficulty
Length
418 km
Elevation gain
11.620 m
Elevation loss
11.850 m
Highest Point
Großer Arber / 1.456 m
Lowest Point
Passau / 300 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
418 km
11.620 m
11.850 m
Großer Arber
1.456 m
Passau
300 m

The best time to hike the Goldsteig (Northern Variant) is:

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The Goldsteig (Northern Variant) runs for a length of 418 kilometers through Germany.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 21 days to walk the Goldsteig (Northern Variant).
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp, in managed huts, in guesthouses/hotels along the way and on campsites.

Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the Goldsteig (Northern Variant) is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area
Power supply is not ensured
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Goldsteig (Northern Variant) via Nuremberg Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Train. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from Goldsteig (Northern Variant) is via Munich Airport.

You can get to the airport per Train. Takes about 2 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in managed huts
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way
  • on campsites

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements
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