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GR53 stage 2 of 9

Stage 2: Hirschthal → Windstein

From Hirschthal to Windstein: 17.7 km, 640 m of ascent and 720 m of descent, or 5h15 – 6h15 of actual walking.

17.7 km640 m ascent720 m descent5h15 – 6h15High point 507 m Challenging day

Challenging day.

Stage profile

100 m200 m300 m400 m500 m600 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 km16 kmHirschthal 409 m
Elevation profile: from 206 m to 507 m over 17.8 km.
PlaceKmAltitude
Hirschthal Start0409 m
Obersteinbach Village on the way11.8240 m
High point 15.8507 m
Windstein Finish17.7329 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Windstein

1 place 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

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

km 1.6 (Eau Potable) · km 1.8 · km 11.8 · km 11.8 · km 11.9 · km 11.9 · km 11.9 · km 17.7