Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 1–2: Finkenberg to Friesenberghaus landscape

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Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 1–2: Finkenberg to Friesenberghaus

~2 days · 13.6 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance13.6 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain12,313 ft
Gain / mile905 ft
High point8,304 ft
Difficulty index43/100

What the Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 1–2: Finkenberg to Friesenberghaus is known for

Stages 1–2 of Berliner Höhenweg is an official 22 km point-to-point section from Finkenberg to Friesenberghaus.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 1–2: Finkenberg to Friesenberghaus on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 9,042 ft to 27,083 ft over 13.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 9.5 mi · 70%
  • Downhill 3.3 mi · 24%
  • Flat 0.7 mi · 5%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 1–2: Finkenberg to Friesenberghaus?

43 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 1–2: Finkenberg to Friesenberghaus scores 43/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 1–2: Finkenberg to Friesenberghaus take?

Most backpackers hike the Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 1–2: Finkenberg to Friesenberghaus in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 13.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How high does the Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 1–2: Finkenberg to Friesenberghaus go?

The Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 1–2: Finkenberg to Friesenberghaus tops out near 8,304 ft over its 13.6 miles.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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