Jurasteig

Germany Germany

Worth knowing

The Jurasteig runs for a length of 240 kilometers through Germany.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 12 days to walk the Jurasteig.
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 you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.

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 Jurasteig

Difficulty
Length
240 km
Elevation gain
5.300 m
Elevation loss
5.300 m
Highest Point
Habsberg / 620 m
Lowest Point
Etterzhausen (Naab) / 333 m
Round Trip?
Yes
Walk in both directions?
Yes
240 km
5.300 m
5.300 m
Habsberg
620 m
Etterzhausen (Naab)
333 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Jurasteig
  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way
  • on campsites
Solitude on the Jurasteig
Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

The best time to hike the Jurasteig is:

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Arrival to the Jurasteig

You will arrive via Munich Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Zug. Duration approx. 6 hours.

Departure from the Jurasteig

Departure is via Munich Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Zug. Takes about 6 hours.

Map and elevation profile of the Jurasteig

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