Grünes Band: GPX, map & 5 stages
104 km in Germany · 5 stages · 2,446 m ascent · public transport on every stage · best Apr–Oct
Plan Grünes Band with the full GPX download, 5 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and public transport on every stage. 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 5 stages where the mapped route meets public transport. 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.
Quick answer: Grünes Band is a 104 km long-distance route from Münchenreuth to Rotheul. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 5 stages where the mapped route meets public transport; they are not the official stages or checked overnight stops. It has the map, elevation profile, full GPX download and public transport on every stage.
104km
Total Distance
5
Stages
2,446m
Total Ascent
149
Transit Stops
Plan Grünes Band
Grünes Band covers 104 km from Münchenreuth to Rotheul with 2,446 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 5 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- All 5 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 5 days hiking / 3 days trail running / 3 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 (353 m) and the highest point (800 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/5 | 0/5 | 0/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 0/5 | 0/5 |
| High point, day / night | 0°/-5° | 1°/-5° | 5°/-2° | 11°/1° | 15°/5° | 19°/9° | 21°/10° | 20°/10° | 15°/6° | 10°/3° | 4°/0° | 1°/-4° |
| Low point, day / night | 3°/-3° | 4°/-3° | 8°/0° | 14°/3° | 19°/8° | 22°/11° | 24°/13° | 24°/12° | 19°/8° | 13°/5° | 7°/2° | 3°/-1° |
| Rain, mm | 102 | 80 | 84 | 57 | 70 | 83 | 109 | 80 | 85 | 91 | 93 | 115 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Possible | Possible | Frost | – | – | – | – | – | – | Possible | Possible |
| Daylight | 8 h 28 | 10 h 02 | 11 h 47 | 13 h 44 | 15 h 25 | 16 h 24 | 16 h 02 | 14 h 35 | 12 h 43 | 10 h 50 | 9 h 04 | 8 h 04 |
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.
Why transit-optimized?
We present Grünes Band as 5 stages with public-transport access, so you can plan the hike without a car.
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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
Münchenreuth
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 0 min in
103.7 km remaining
+2446 m remaining
Access
27.5 km
Lichtenberg (Ofr)
Train station
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02
About 6h 57m in
76.2 km remaining
+1943 m remaining
Climb
31.3 km
189 m climb
6.0 km at 3.1% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 7h 55m in
72.4 km remaining
+1822 m remaining
Access
53.4 km
Lehesten
Station
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02
About 13h 29m in
50.3 km remaining
+1262 m remaining
Descent
54.1 km
209 m descent
4.2 km at 4.9% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 13h 39m in
49.6 km remaining
+1250 m remaining
Climb
65.3 km
189 m climb
2.2 km at 8.4% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 16h 30m in
38.3 km remaining
+998 m remaining
Finish
103.7 km
Rotheul
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 26h 11m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
Browse the stages — swipe to compare
Münchenreuth → Blechschmidtenhammer, Bahnhof
Blechschmidtenhammer, Bahnhof → Brennersgrün
Brennersgrün → Lauenstein Türkenstraße
Lauenstein Türkenstraße → Schauberg
Schauberg → Rotheul
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Münchenreuth → Blechschmidtenhammer, Bahnhof | 27.4 km | +526m | 6h 42m | 🚌 |
| 2 | Blechschmidtenhammer, Bahnhof → Brennersgrün | 18.8 km | +439m | 4h 37m | 🚌 |
| 3 | Brennersgrün → Lauenstein Türkenstraße | 17.9 km | +248m | 4h 25m | 🚌 |
| 4 | Lauenstein Türkenstraße → Schauberg | 21.7 km | +658m | 5h 49m | 🚌 |
| 5 | Schauberg → Rotheul | 17.9 km | +393m | 4h 35m | 🚌 |
| Total | 103.7 km | +2,446m | 26h 10m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Grünes Band 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.
4 days in this draft — about 25.9 km/day, 103.7 km and 2,264 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stage 127.4 km · +526 m · ~6h 42m
- 1. Münchenreuth → Blechschmidtenhammer, Bahnhof 27.4 km · +526 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Blechschmidtenhammer, Bahnhof (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 2 Stages 2–336.7 km · +687 m · ~9h 06m
- 2. Blechschmidtenhammer, Bahnhof → Brennersgrün 18.8 km · +439 m
- 3. Brennersgrün → Lauenstein Türkenstraße 17.9 km · +248 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Lauenstein Türkenstraße (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 3 Stage 421.7 km · +658 m · ~5h 48m
- 4. Lauenstein Türkenstraße → Schauberg 21.7 km · +658 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Schauberg (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 4 Stage 517.9 km · +393 m · ~4h 36m
- 5. Schauberg → Rotheul 17.9 km · +393 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Rotheul;Rotheul, Gemeinde (not an accommodation recommendation)
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. 5 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.
The Grünes Band is a 104 km long-distance hiking trail in Germany. This car-free guide breaks it into 5 transit-optimized stages, each starting and ending at a public transport stop.
Grünes Band — frequently asked questions
How long is Grünes Band?
Grünes Band is a 104 km long-distance route from Münchenreuth to Rotheul, presented as 5 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and public transport on every stage.
How many days do you need for Grünes Band?
The distance-based examples cover 3-5 days for 104 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 Grünes Band?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Grünes Band is usually best from April to October. Snow is likely at the high point (800 m) in January. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Grünes Band by public transport?
This page lists public transport on every stage 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 Grünes Band?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 5 stage GPX downloads for Grünes Band — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Grünes Band?
Grünes Band is rated epic: 104 km with roughly 2,446 m of total ascent, with a high point near 800 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
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🗂️ Open data source: Grünes Band on OpenStreetMap (relation 91816). Transit stops from OSM.