Walking route · Drachselsried · Updated on 14 November 2026

Goldsteig Zuweg Nr.17 Drachselried-Heugstatt walk

Goldsteig Zuweg Nr.17 Drachselried-Heugstatt is a walk of 6.5 km from Drachselsried. Along the way you'll find 15 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 1 public toilet and 1 bike pump.

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6.5 km
± 2:30 h
↑ 621 m · ↓ 0 m
Moderate
From A to B
Regional route

Start in Drachselsried
0 km
5.1 km · 12 benches
Public toilet, 2 water fountains and refill points and bike pump
5.1 km
1.3 km · bench
Finish
6.5 km

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 5.1 kmBetween 0 km and 5.1 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

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

Elevation and terrain

Up: ↑ 621 m
Down: ↓ 0 m
Highest point: 1,160 m
Lowest point: 537 m

5-10% slope · 3.6 km
10-15% slope · 1.9 km
15-20% slope · 606 m

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

Way types

6.5 km in total

Track: 5.1 km
Street: 775 m
Path: 350 m
Road: 200 m

Surfaces

6.5 km in total

Unpaved: 3.4 km
Gravel: 1.9 km
Asphalt: 725 m
Natural: 125 m
Paved: 50 m
Unknown: 300 m

About the walking route Goldsteig Zuweg Nr.17 Drachselried-Heugstatt

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

Where do you walk?

Goldsteig Zuweg Nr.17 Drachselried-Heugstatt is a walking route of 6.5 km that starts in Drachselsried. It does not end where it starts. You start in Drachselried and finish in Goldsteig; Heugstatt.

How hard is the route?

You climb 621 m in total and descend 0 m. Allow ± 2:30 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (5.1 km), street (775 m) and path (350 m). Of the surface, 3.4 km unpaved and 1.9 km gravel. For 300 m the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 15 benches, 2 water fountains and refill points, 1 public toilet and 1 bike pump. You can fill your bottle after 5.1 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 5.1 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Goldsteig

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

1KristallmuseumMuseum · 9.6 km from the route
2Burgruine AltnußbergAttraction · 6.1 km from the route
3RißlochfälleAttraction · 6.2 km from the route
4Burgruine LindenRuins · 9.9 km from the route
5Localbahnmuseum Bayerisch EisensteinMuseum · 10 km from the route
6Observation towerObservation tower · 1.9 km from the route
7HochfallAttraction · 5.2 km from the route
8Observation towerObservation tower · 5.6 km from the route
9Burg NeunußbergCastle · 5.8 km from the route
10HindenburgkanzelViewpoint · 6.6 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Goldsteig Zuweg Nr.17 Drachselried-Heugstatt?

Goldsteig Zuweg Nr.17 Drachselried-Heugstatt is 6.5 km long. Allow ± 2:30 h 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 runs from Drachselried to Goldsteig; Heugstatt.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Drachselsried.

How hard is this route?

Moderate, with 621 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 1 public toilet within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 5.1 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 2 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

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