Epic Hikes of the World ( PDFDrive )

Start // Pforzheim
End // Basel
Distance // 177 miles (285km)
Getting there // The closest airports are Karlsruhe-Baden, 38 miles (61km) west,
and Stuttgart, 9 miles (15km), east. The train journey into Pforzheim takes about 1½
hours.
When to go // April to October is best. The trail is rarely crowded, even in summer
when the weather is more stable.
Where to stay // Take your pick from the rustic shelters, hotels and campgrounds
en route. www.westweg.info.
What to take // Come prepared for all eventualities with waterproofs, layers,
sturdy boots, hiking poles, supplies, insect repellent and a decent backpack.
More info // Find interactive maps of the trail at www.top-trails-of-germany.de.
Cicerone publishes the handy Trekking the Westweg guide.