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PR-56Short Distance Trail (PR)·Linear
PR-56 - Taunusklub Route 056
Schmitten, Hesse
Moderate31.2/100Year-round
Distance
8.7 km
Est. duration
2h 22min
Elevation gain
+127 m
Elevation loss
-235 m
Highest point
583 m
Lowest point
342.4 m
Average elevation
462 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 3.3 · 1.6 km Distance
8% Avg
401m – 535mSlope19% Max
RiskMEDIUM
Dangerous Descent
km 7.5 · 0.5 km Distance
8% Avg
372m – 411mSlope15% Max
RiskLOW
7-Day Forecast
Slope distribution
Flat (≤1%)15%Gentle (1–5%)34%Steep (5–10%)34%Extreme (≥10%)17%
Child-friendlyNo
Pet-friendlyYes
- 🥾Mountain boots with Vibram soleFootwearEssential
- 🪄Trekking poles highly recommendedTrekking polesEssential
- 💧Carry 3–4 L (no water sources on route)WaterEssential
- 🧴Sunscreen recommendedSun protectionRecommended
- 🗺️Offline download recommendedNavigationRecommended
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| Start municipality | Schmitten |
| Region | Hesse |
| Start | 50.26977, 8.44425Open in maps |
| End | 50.31757, 8.40781 |
| Track points | 362 |