Rothaarsteig — Stages 6–8: Ginsberger Heide to Dillenburg
~3 days · 34.4 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Rothaarsteig — Stages 6–8: Ginsberger Heide to Dillenburg is known for
Stages 6–8 of Rothaarsteig is an official 60.2 km point-to-point section from Ginsberger Heide to Dillenburg.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,477 ft to 7,083 ft over 34.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 10.1 mi · 30%
- Downhill 16.4 mi · 48%
- Flat 7.6 mi · 22%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Rothaarsteig — Stages 6–8: Ginsberger Heide to Dillenburg?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Rothaarsteig — Stages 6–8: Ginsberger Heide to Dillenburg scores 16/100, 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 Rothaarsteig — Stages 6–8: Ginsberger Heide to Dillenburg take?
Most backpackers hike the Rothaarsteig — Stages 6–8: Ginsberger Heide to Dillenburg in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 34.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Rothaarsteig — Stages 6–8: Ginsberger Heide to Dillenburg?
The Rothaarsteig — Stages 6–8: Ginsberger Heide to Dillenburg climbs roughly 4,239 ft total — about 123 ft per mile, topping out near 2,260 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.