Eifelsteig: GPX, map & 13 stages
315 km in Germany · 13 stages · 7,023 m ascent · 4/13 stages with public transport · best Apr–Oct
Plan Eifelsteig with the full GPX download, 13 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and 4/13 stages with public transport. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
An automatic guide. TrailSplits built it from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 13 stages at roughly even distances, 3 of the 12 breaks at a public-transport stop. They are not the official stages or checked overnight stops, and TrailSplits has not checked the stays, water or closures. Check them with the trail's operator before you go. The trail's own site.
Quick answer: Eifelsteig is a 315 km long-distance route from Kornelimünster to Trier. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 13 stages at roughly even distances, 3 of the 12 breaks at a public-transport stop; they are not the official stages or checked overnight stops. It has the map, elevation profile, full GPX download and 4/13 stages with public transport.
315km
Total Distance
13
Stages
7,023m
Total Ascent
172
Transit Stops
Plan Eifelsteig
Eifelsteig covers 315 km from Kornelimünster to Trier with 7,023 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- April to October· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 13 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- 4 of 13 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 16 days hiking / 8 days trail running / 11 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
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Month by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (136 m) and the highest point (669 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
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| Weather | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/13 | 0/13 | 4/13 | 13/13 | 13/13 | 13/13 | 13/13 | 13/13 | 13/13 | 13/13 | 1/13 | 0/13 |
| High point, day / night | 3°/-2° | 3°/-2° | 7°/0° | 12°/3° | 15°/6° | 18°/9° | 20°/11° | 20°/11° | 16°/8° | 11°/5° | 6°/2° | 3°/-1° |
| Low point, day / night | 5°/1° | 7°/1° | 11°/3° | 16°/6° | 20°/9° | 24°/12° | 25°/14° | 25°/14° | 20°/10° | 15°/8° | 9°/4° | 6°/2° |
| Rain, mm | 110 | 104 | 95 | 64 | 71 | 80 | 103 | 92 | 88 | 86 | 97 | 120 |
| Snow at high point | Possible | Possible | Possible | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Frost | Possible |
| Daylight | 8 h 30 | 10 h 03 | 11 h 47 | 13 h 43 | 15 h 23 | 16 h 22 | 16 h | 14 h 34 | 12 h 43 | 10 h 51 | 9 h 05 | 8 h 05 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
How the stages are cut
We split Eifelsteig into 13 stages. 4 of them start or end at a transit stop — look for the 🚌 icon in the stage directory below.
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Route briefing
What comes next
Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Kornelimünster
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-08-26
About 0 min in
315.4 km remaining
+7023 m remaining
Climb
18.3 km
204 m climb
6.3 km at 3.2% average
Eifelsteig official · source 2026-08-26
About 4h 41m in
297.1 km remaining
+6518 m remaining
Descent
24.6 km
248 m descent
6.9 km at 3.6% average
Eifelsteig official · source 2026-08-26
About 6h 18m in
290.8 km remaining
+6258 m remaining
Climb
63.1 km
223 m climb
3.2 km at 7.0% average
Eifelsteig official · source 2026-08-26
About 16h 07m in
252.4 km remaining
+5466 m remaining
Descent
200.0 km
194 m descent
4.5 km at 4.4% average
Eifelsteig official · source 2026-08-26
About 51h 08m in
115.5 km remaining
+2299 m remaining
Descent
287.7 km
254 m descent
5.0 km at 5.0% average
Eifelsteig official · source 2026-08-26
About 73h 34m in
27.7 km remaining
+687 m remaining
Finish
315.4 km
Trier
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-08-26
About 80h 39m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
Browse the stages — swipe to compare
Kornelimünster → Petergensfeld Zoll
Petergensfeld Zoll → Hermesstraße
Hermesstraße → Simmerath Einruhr Wende
Simmerath Einruhr Wende → Broich
Broich → Blankenheim Wald
Blankenheim Wald → Wiesbaum
Wiesbaum → Hillesheim
Hillesheim → Niedereich
Niedereich → Gemünden
Gemünden → Oberöfflingen
Oberöfflingen → Niederkail
Niederkail → Schleidweiler
Schleidweiler → Trier
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kornelimünster → Petergensfeld Zoll | 14.9 km | +382m | 3h 42m | 🚌 |
| 2 | Petergensfeld Zoll → Hermesstraße | 23.4 km | +618m | 6h 00m | 🚌 |
| 3 | Hermesstraße → Simmerath Einruhr Wende | 20.1 km | +615m | 5h 35m | 🚌 |
| 4 | Simmerath Einruhr Wende → Broich | 25.6 km | +727m | 6h 49m | 🚌 |
| 5 | Broich → Blankenheim Wald | 26.7 km | +566m | 6h 34m | — |
| 6 | Blankenheim Wald → Wiesbaum | 26.1 km | +556m | 6h 29m | — |
| 7 | Wiesbaum → Hillesheim | 26.2 km | +441m | 6h 17m | — |
| 8 | Hillesheim → Niedereich | 25 km | +759m | 6h 41m | — |
| 9 | Niedereich → Gemünden | 23.2 km | +575m | 6h 07m | — |
| 10 | Gemünden → Oberöfflingen | 25.7 km | +631m | 6h 32m | — |
| 11 | Oberöfflingen → Niederkail | 27.5 km | +498m | 6h 44m | — |
| 12 | Niederkail → Schleidweiler | 26.3 km | +443m | 6h 14m | — |
| 13 | Schleidweiler → Trier | 24.7 km | +774m | 6h 51m | — |
| Total | 315.4 km | +7,023m | 80h 39m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Eifelsteig grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
9 days in this draft — about 35 km/day, 315.4 km and 7,585 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stages 1–238.3 km · +1,000 m · ~9h 42m
- 1. Kornelimünster → Petergensfeld Zoll 14.9 km · +382 m
- 2. Petergensfeld Zoll → Hermesstraße 23.4 km · +618 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Hermesstraße (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 2 Stages 3–445.7 km · +1,342 m · ~12h 24m
- 3. Hermesstraße → Simmerath Einruhr Wende 20.1 km · +615 m
- 4. Simmerath Einruhr Wende → Broich 25.6 km · +727 m
- Day 3 Stage 526.7 km · +566 m · ~6h 36m
- 5. Broich → Blankenheim Wald 26.7 km · +566 m
- Day 4 Stages 6–752.3 km · +997 m · ~12h 48m
- 6. Blankenheim Wald → Wiesbaum 26.1 km · +556 m
- 7. Wiesbaum → Hillesheim 26.2 km · +441 m
- Day 5 Stage 825 km · +759 m · ~6h 42m
- 8. Hillesheim → Niedereich 25 km · +759 m
- Day 6 Stages 9–1048.9 km · +1,206 m · ~12h 42m
- 9. Niedereich → Gemünden 23.2 km · +575 m
- 10. Gemünden → Oberöfflingen 25.7 km · +631 m
- Day 7 Stage 1127.5 km · +498 m · ~6h 42m
- 11. Oberöfflingen → Niederkail 27.5 km · +498 m
- Day 8 Stage 1226.3 km · +443 m · ~6h 12m
- 12. Niederkail → Schleidweiler 26.3 km · +443 m
- Day 9 Stage 1324.7 km · +774 m · ~6h 54m
- 13. Schleidweiler → Trier 24.7 km · +774 m
Want a downloadable GPX for each day, or a different number of days? Open the Multi-Day Itinerary Builder →
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 16 days.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
Eifelsteig is a 315 km long-distance hiking trail in Germany. This guide includes 13 suggested planning stages with route access, distance, elevation and a separate GPX for each day.
Eifelsteig — frequently asked questions
How long is Eifelsteig?
Eifelsteig is a 315 km long-distance route from Kornelimünster to Trier, presented as 13 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and 4/13 stages with public transport.
How many days do you need for Eifelsteig?
The distance-based examples cover 8-16 days for 315 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike Eifelsteig?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Eifelsteig is usually best from April to October. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Eifelsteig by public transport?
This page lists 4/13 stages with public transport in Germany as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for Eifelsteig?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 13 stage GPX downloads for Eifelsteig — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Eifelsteig?
Eifelsteig is rated epic: 315 km with roughly 7,023 m of total ascent, with a high point near 671 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
Ready to hike Eifelsteig?
Pick your first stage below and download the GPX. Transit notes are marked on 4 of 13 stages.
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🗂️ Open data source: Eifelsteig on OpenStreetMap (relation 1176757). Transit stops from OSM. Official site: https://www.eifelsteig.de.