RULES FOR A
NST-THRU-HIKE

1 TRACK

The entire route of the NST must be hiked (except for the train ride from Sylt to the mainland, necessary ferry connections and the gondola ride to Rüdesheim).

2 TIME PERIOD

The Thru-Hike must be completed within one calendar year (January - December).

3 BREAKS

The NST should be hiked in one piece. A break / several zero days at a stretch are of course possible, but not longer than one and a half weeks (illness / family reasons excluded).

4 DIRECTION

The North-South Trail is preferably to be hiked from north to south (southbound, SoBo). Of course, the opposite direction (northbound, NoBo) or the temporary skipping of individual sections (flip flop) is allowed!

5 HALL OF FAME

Those wishing to be inducted into NST Hall of Fame must register their Thru Hike here and verify it via FindPenguins (see registration page).

Leave no trace

The NST leads through landscapes that are among the most beautiful in Germany. Make sure it stays that way on your Thru Hike by following common rules of conduct in nature and leaving no trace on the trail!