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GR53 stage 8 of 9

Stage 8: Engenthal → Urmatt

From Engenthal to Urmatt: 18.7 km, 520 m of ascent and 760 m of descent, or 5h15 – 6h15 of actual walking.

18.7 km 11.6 mi520 m 1,706 ft ascent760 m 2,493 ft descent5h15 – 6h15High point 952 m 3,123 ft Challenging day

Challenging day.

Stage profile

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Elevation profile: from 245 m to 952 m over 18.7 km.
PlaceKmAltitude
Engenthal Start0500 m
Wangenbourg-Engenthal Village on the way1.2498 m
High point 4.6952 m
Oberhaslach Village on the way16291 m
Urmatt Finish18.7245 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Urmatt

2 places to stay within 2 km of the finish. Book ahead during the season.

Along the way

Accommodation along the stage, to shorten or lengthen the day.

Water points

2 water points listed on the route (fountains, springs). Drinkability is not guaranteed: treat the water if in doubt.

km 5 · km 8.3

Getting there by train