Walking route · Forbach · Updated on 14 November 2026

European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg (alternative route Gausbach) walk

European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg (alternative route Gausbach) is a walk of 815 m from Forbach. Along the way you'll find 6 benches and 3 water fountains and refill points.

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815 m
± 15 min
↑ 35 m · ↓ 0 m
Easy
From A to B
International route

Start in Forbach
0 km
At the start: water point.
268 m · bench
Water point
268 m
547 m · 4 benches
Finish
815 m
At the finish: water point.

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No public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

Elevation and terrain

Up: ↑ 35 m
Down: ↓ 0 m
Highest point: 356 m
Lowest point: 321 m

5-10% slope · 306 m

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

Way types

815 m in total

Street: 700 m
Track: 108 m

Surfaces

815 m in total

Asphalt: 700 m
Gravel: 108 m

About the walking route European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg (alternative route Gausbach)

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg (alternative route Gausbach) is a walking route of 815 m that starts in Forbach. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 35 m in total and descend 0 m. Allow ± 15 min, without breaks. The level is easy.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is street (700 m) and track (108 m). Of the surface, 700 m asphalt and 108 m gravel.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 6 benches and 3 water fountains and refill points. You can fill your bottle at the start, after 268 m and at the finish. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of European long distance path E1 - part Germany

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

1HohlohturmObservation tower · 4.4 km from the route
2FriedrichsturmObservation tower · 6.5 km from the route
3Schloss EbersteinCastle · 7.2 km from the route
4TeufelsmühlenturmObservation tower · 8.5 km from the route
5Geroldsauer MühleAttraction · 9.7 km from the route
6MehliskopfturmObservation tower · 10 km from the route
7RußhütteAttraction · 7.4 km from the route
8Katz'scher GartenAttraction · 9 km from the route
9Aussichtsplattform KurzhüttensteigleObservation tower · 9.9 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg (alternative route Gausbach)?

European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg (alternative route Gausbach) is 815 m long. Allow ± 15 min of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Forbach.

How hard is this route?

Easy, with 35 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 3 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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