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GR-LW1521Long Distance Trail (GR)·Linear
GR-LW1521 - Lutherweg 1521 (Teilstück Bad Hersfeld-Alsfeld)
Alsfeld, Hesse
Moderate36.9/100Year-round
Distance
27.5 km
Est. duration
7h 13min
Elevation gain
+209 m
Elevation loss
-436 m
Highest point
438 m
Lowest point
201 m
Average elevation
244 m
Elevation profile
Flat (≤1%)Gentle (1–5%)Steep (5–10%)Extreme (≥10%)
Flat (≤1%)
Gentle (1–5%)
Steep (5–10%)
Extreme (≥10%)
Critical Segments
Dangerous Descent
km 1.4 · 1.4 km Distance
8% Avg
272m – 377mSlope9% Max
RiskMEDIUM
Demanding Climb
CAT 4
km 13.7 · 2.1 km Distance
7% Avg
249m – 392mSlope9% Max
RiskLOW
Dangerous Descent
km 16.7 · 0.9 km Distance
6% Avg
298m – 348mSlope7% Max
RiskLOW
Dangerous Descent
km 18.2 · 0.6 km Distance
6% Avg
241m – 275mSlope5% Max
RiskLOW
7-Day Forecast
Slope distribution
Flat (≤1%)42%Gentle (1–5%)35%Steep (5–10%)21%Extreme (≥10%)2%
Child-friendlyNo
Pet-friendlyNo
- 👟Light hiking shoesFootwearRecommended
- 💧Carry 5–6 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 | Alsfeld |
| Region | Hesse |
| Start | 50.76845, 9.46848Open in maps |
| End | 50.86848, 9.70752 |
| Track points | 1,897 |