A minimal poster of the Westweg (Der Westweg) hiking trail in Germany. It shows the entire route of the trail, the main cities and mountains along the way, and essential statistics about it at the bottom. It's a perfect gift for anyone who has completed the Westweg or wants to finish it someday.
About the Der Westweg
The Westweg is a popular long-distance hiking trail in Germany. It starts at Pforzheim and then heads 285 km to Basel, located in Northern Switzerland. It's a part of the European E1 long-distance hiking trail, and it mainly goes through the popular Black Forest in southwestern Germany. It's one of the most beautiful treks in Germany because it takes you through wild, old-growth forests, many rivers, and lush hills.
Statistics About the Der Westweg
- Start point: Pforzheim, Germany
- End point: Basel, Switzerland
- Total distance: 285 km / 177 miles
- Total altitude gain/loss: 8781 m / 28 809 ft
- Highest point: 1493 m / 4898 ft (Feldberg)
- Countries crossed: Germany, Switzerland
- Time to finish: Typically 13 to 16 days