Eifelsteig — Stages 13–15: Kloster Himmerod to Trier landscape

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Eifelsteig — Stages 13–15: Kloster Himmerod to Trier

~3 days · 40.8 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance40.8 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain6,706 ft
Gain / mile164 ft
High point1,342 ft
Difficulty index22/100

What the Eifelsteig — Stages 13–15: Kloster Himmerod to Trier is known for

Stages 13–15 of Eifelsteig is an official 64.7 km point-to-point section from Kloster Himmerod to Trier.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Eifelsteig — Stages 13–15: Kloster Himmerod to Trier on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 1,519 ft to 4,380 ft over 40.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 15.6 mi · 39%
  • Downhill 15.7 mi · 39%
  • Flat 9.1 mi · 23%

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

How hard is the Eifelsteig — Stages 13–15: Kloster Himmerod to Trier?

22 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Eifelsteig — Stages 13–15: Kloster Himmerod to Trier scores 22/100, 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 Eifelsteig — Stages 13–15: Kloster Himmerod to Trier take?

Most backpackers hike the Eifelsteig — Stages 13–15: Kloster Himmerod to Trier in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 40.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Eifelsteig — Stages 13–15: Kloster Himmerod to Trier?

The Eifelsteig — Stages 13–15: Kloster Himmerod to Trier climbs roughly 6,706 ft total — about 164 ft per mile, topping out near 1,342 ft.

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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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