The Westway

The Westway Synopsis

A guidebook to walking the Westweg (Westway) between Pfozheim in Germany to Basel in Switzerland. Covering 285km (177 miles), this long-distance trek through the Black Forest takes around 2 weeks and is suitable for any reasonably fit walker.

The route is described north to south in 13 stages, each between 15 and 28km (9-17 miles) in length. Two variants between Titisee and Basel are described, the western route takes in Feldberg, the Black Forest's highest peak, whilst the quieter eastern route summits the Herzogenhorn peak.

• 1:100,000 mapping plus larger-scale town maps for key locations
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information about refreshments and facilities along the route
• Advice on planning and preparation