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GR-JWLong Distance Trail (GR)·Linear
GR-JW - Jakobsweg Saar, Strecke Althornbach – Blieskastel – Hérapel
Blieskastel, Saarland
Hard69.4/100Year-round
Elevation profile
Flat (≤1%)
Gentle (1–5%)
Steep (5–10%)
Extreme (≥10%)
Critical Segments
Dangerous Descent
km 12.0 · 1.4 km Distance
8% Avg
233m – 345mSlope11% Max
RiskMEDIUM
Dangerous Descent
km 18.3 · 0.7 km Distance
12% Avg
235m – 316mSlope11% Max
RiskMEDIUM
Demanding Climb
km 15.1 · 0.8 km Distance
8% Avg
274m – 341mSlope9% Max
RiskMEDIUM
Demanding Climb
km 21.4 · 1.0 km Distance
7% Avg
248m – 321mSlope14% Max
RiskLOW
Demanding Climb
CAT 4
km 10.0 · 1.6 km Distance
6% Avg
236m – 333mSlope12% Max
RiskLOW
Dangerous Descent
km 23.2 · 1.0 km Distance
7% Avg
237m – 308mSlope11% Max
RiskLOW
Demanding Climb
CAT 4
km 40.5 · 1.6 km Distance
7% Avg
223m – 331mSlope10% Max
RiskLOW
Dangerous Descent
km 42.9 · 1.3 km Distance
7% Avg
211m – 302mSlope9% Max
RiskLOW
Distance
58.3 km
Est. duration
15h 21min
Elevation gain
+471 m
Elevation loss
-515 m
Highest point
373.3 m
Lowest point
181.6 m
Average elevation
252 m
7-Day Forecast
Slope distribution
Flat (≤1%)35%Gentle (1–5%)43%Steep (5–10%)17%Extreme (≥10%)5%
Child-friendlyNo
Pet-friendlyNo
- 🥾Mountain boots with Vibram soleFootwearEssential
- 🪄Trekking poles highly recommendedTrekking polesEssential
- 💧Carry 9–10 L (no water sources on route)WaterEssential
- 🧴Sunscreen recommendedSun protectionRecommended
- 🩹Basic first aid kit + whistle + thermal blanketFirst aid kitEssential
- 🗺️GPS or offline route downloadNavigationEssential
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| Start municipality | Blieskastel |
| Region | Saarland |
| Start | 49.23919, 7.25702Open in maps |
| End | 49.20938, 6.97455 |
| Track points | 2,248 |