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Uplandsteig

The Uplandsteig is a certified, circular, long-distance trail through the Sauerland hiking region.
Length
67 km
Ascent
1683 m
Descent
1686 m
Highest
842 m
Difficulty
3 - Strenuous
Difficulty
3 of 5
Duration
19 h

GPX

Map and Elevation

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I haven’t walked this trail yet, the map and GPX are a summary of my research so far. The Uplandsteig shares part of its route with the Diemelsteig and can be combined with that trail for a longer thru-hike around the Sauerland’s Diemelsee Nature Park.

Trail Certification

Wanderbares Deutschland Quality Trail German Hiking Association logo

Quality Trail

A Long-Distance Quality Trail meets high national standards for attractive hiking routes. These trails are carefully maintained, clearly marked, and designed to protect nature while providing a high-quality hiking experience. Regional experts monitor the trails, and they are reassessed every three years by the German Hiking Association based on criteria such as trail structure, signage, landscape, culture, and infrastructure.

References

  1. willingen.de
  2. wikipedia.org
  3. wanderbares-deutschland.de
  4. trekkingpark.de