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Hermannsweg

Worth knowing
The Hermannsweg runs for a length of 161 kilometers through Germany.
The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 8 days to walk the Hermannsweg.
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 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.
Facts about Hermannsweg
Difficulty
- easy
Length
161 km
Elevation gain
3.650 m
Elevation loss
3.250 m
Highest Point
Rheine / 32 m
Lowest Point
Velmerstot / 441 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
161 km
3.650 m
3.250 m
Rheine
32 m
Velmerstot
441 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Hermannsweg
- in a tent/tarp
- in guesthouses/hotels along the way
- on campsites
Solitude on the Hermannsweg
You come to villages several times a day and often meet people
The best time to hike the Hermannsweg is:
January
February
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Arrival to the Hermannsweg
You will arrive via Münster Osnabrück Airport.
You can get to Starting point via Bus / Zug. Duration approx. 1 hours.
Departure from the Hermannsweg
Departure is via Münster Osnabrück Airport.
You can get to the airport per Bus / Zug. Takes about 3 hours.
Useful links to the Hermannsweg
- Official website of the trail
- The following websites offer you further information: Link 1 Link 2
- You can find a PDF with further information here:
Our recommendation for hiking maps and hiking guides to the Hermannsweg
Map and elevation profile of the Hermannsweg
What else you should know about the Hermannsweg
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