Best historic site trails in Waldburg
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Waldburg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.4 (4)·Easy·6.9 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hike in the resort of Waldburg, Baden-Württemberg. An idyllic circular trail on the southern edge of the Altdorfer Wald forest, which leads through small villages and picturesque landscapes. Here and there there are also opportunities for great views of the region. The trail is marked with a green W7 on a yellow background. Highlights of the circular route: - Oißenkapelle chapel - Pfaumoos nature reserve - Eggwald forest
- 3.9 (6)·Easy·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic hike near Waldburg, Baden-Württemberg The hike begins in the centre of the village. Right at the beginning, you walk up the Burgberg, from where you can see the whole village and the Kohlenberg. Parts of the hike run along the Sebastiansweg, an old processional route. From here, it is worth making a detour to the Erratic Block natural monument, a huge boulder made of eye gneiss with a base area of almost 30 square metres. It has been lying at this spot in the Frankenberg since the...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrClose-to-nature hike from Waldburg, Baden-Württemberg This hike leads through the "Blauensee" nature reserve and the "Lankrain" landscape conservation area. You walk above the Bauremühlenweiher pond, which has been left very natural and has ecologically interesting loading zones. The landscape is characterised by beautiful streams lined with alder trees.
- 2.3 (2)·Easy·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFrom the old lime tree on the village square, walk up the Kirchsteige. Opposite the church entrance, follow the path up to the castle for about 30 metres and walk halfway round the mountain on the circular path. From here, after a steep climb, you have the opportunity to visit the castle. The path continues below the Sutterbühl (Drumlin) past the Sutter farm to the left via Habnitweg back to the village. The path is suitable for pushchairs. Waldburg Castle is certainly a worthwhile detour....
- Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic hike from Waldburg, Baden-Württemberg This hike takes you through a variety of landscapes. First, the path leads along the Sebastiansweg over a wooded high ridge. Here you are almost 50 metres above the valley and can enjoy great views. Later, you climb the terminal moraine of the Würm II ice advance from around 15,000 years ago. A detour to the huge Erratic Block boulder and the Grimmen Chapel is recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Erratic block (erratic boulder) - Terminal...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Waldburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Waldburg is Durch den Eggwald (Wanderweg 6). This trail is estimated to be 9.2 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Waldburg?
Waldburg: With an ascent of 230 m, Durch den Eggwald (Wanderweg 6) has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Wanderweg 5: Durchs NSG Blauensee und das LSG Lankrain with 174 m of elevation gain.