Place to visit
North South Trail, Section Hachenburg - Herchen, Germany: what it is and when to go
North South Trail, Section Hachenburg - Herchen is a hiking trail (Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Hachenburg - Herchen) in Germany (Hachenburg). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hiking trail · Hiking
- Local name
- Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Hachenburg - Herchen
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 90 km as the crow flies
- Website
- nordsüdtrail.de
- Trail network
- International
- From
- Hachenburg
- To
- Herchen
- Run by
- Initiative Nord Süd Trail
- Coordinates
- 50.72394, 7.67708
What it is and where
North South Trail, Section Hachenburg - Herchen is a hiking trail (Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Hachenburg - Herchen) in Germany (Hachenburg).
It is in Hachenburg, where this site lists 56 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.72394, 7.67708; the nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 90 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- International
- From
- Hachenburg
- To
- Herchen
- Run by
- Initiative Nord Süd Trail
It is one of the Hiking places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit North South Trail, Section Hachenburg - Herchen is April to October.
- JanPossible8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:14
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:39
- DecPossible7:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- [3] HWW Westerwald Etappe 1 (Au/Sieg - Altenkirchen)Hiking1.2 km
- Marienthal AbbeyGerman monastery1.5 km
- Westerwaldsteig Umgehung Alpiner Steig (Etappe 10, Limbach–Marienthal)Hiking2.8 km
- BeulskopfNature · Mountains3.7 km
- Westerwaldsteig Etappe 10 (Limbach–Marienthal)Hiking4.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Via Alpina: hiking route across the Alps from Trieste to Monaco
- Dreisesselberg
Every Germany place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is North South Trail, Section Hachenburg - Herchen?
It is a hiking trail (Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Hachenburg - Herchen in the local language) in Germany.
When is the best time to visit North South Trail, Section Hachenburg - Herchen?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45.
How do you get to North South Trail, Section Hachenburg - Herchen?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 90 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have [[3] HWW Westerwald Etappe 1 (Au/Sieg - Altenkirchen)](/paises/europa/alemania/3-hww-westerwald-etappe-1-au-sieg-altenkirchen/), Marienthal Abbey, Westerwaldsteig Umgehung Alpiner Steig (Etappe 10, Limbach–Marienthal). The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Hachenburg56 places to see in and around Hachenburg, Germany: Marienstatt Abbey, Dreifelder Weiher, Gräbersberg. Best time: April to October.
- Hiking4887 places for hiking in Germany, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.