Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 3–5: Friesenberghaus to Greizer Hütte landscape

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Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 3–5: Friesenberghaus to Greizer Hütte

~3 days · 21.2 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance21.2 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain14,551 ft
Gain / mile686 ft
High point10,203 ft
Difficulty index46/100

What the Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 3–5: Friesenberghaus to Greizer Hütte is known for

Stages 3–5 of Berliner Höhenweg is an official 32 km point-to-point section from Friesenberghaus to Greizer Hütte.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 3–5: Friesenberghaus to Greizer Hütte on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 19,226 ft to 32,507 ft over 21.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 9.6 mi · 45%
  • Downhill 9.3 mi · 44%
  • Flat 2.4 mi · 11%

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 3–5: Friesenberghaus to Greizer Hütte?

46 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 3–5: Friesenberghaus to Greizer Hütte scores 46/100, 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 3–5: Friesenberghaus to Greizer Hütte take?

Most backpackers hike the Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 3–5: Friesenberghaus to Greizer Hütte in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 21.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How high does the Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 3–5: Friesenberghaus to Greizer Hütte go?

The Berliner Höhenweg — Stages 3–5: Friesenberghaus to Greizer Hütte tops out near 10,203 ft over its 21.2 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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