Best forest trails in Alzenau
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Alzenau 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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- 4.2 (33)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried round tour in the Spessart A beautiful mixture of history and nature. You can start with a visit to Alzenau Castle and then climb to the top of the Hahnenkamm, where there is a beer garden and a viewing tower. You return to Alzenau via the Sieben-Schmerzen-Weg - hopefully without them. The hike is easily accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - Town church in Alzenau - Hahnenkamm with Ludwigsturm tower - Maria zum Rauhen Wind pilgrimage church
- 4.1 (16)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrOn lonely forest paths in the Hahnenkamm. The tour leads over the castle stables of the Randenburg, which was razed to the ground in the Middle Ages, up to the ring wall on the Schanzenkopf, over the Elbernhöhe down to the Hemsbacher Kreuz, on the Eichhörnchenweg, later the Pilzweg to Buchwald, on the Kammlinie back to the Hahnenkammhaus, and back down to the starting point - the Oberwald hiking car park. Although this is not a cross-country tour, it is still recommended that you wear hiking...
- 4.8 (5)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful circular hike starts in Hoerstein and leads over long distances through the forest and along the edges of the forest. The highlight is certainly the Rueckersbacher gorge, an idyllic stream valley in the middle of the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Vineyards - Hoerstein - Rueckersbach Gorge - idyllic forest paths
- 3.9 (7)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrWonderful hike with inclines up to Gasthof Hahnenkamm. The path leads through the forest and you walk in the shelter of the trees in sunny weather. Once at the top, it is worth climbing up the neighbouring tower. From here you have a marvellous 360-degree panoramic view. Afterwards, the Gasthof zum Hahnenkamm invites you to stop for a bite to eat. The way back almost runs itself (downhill). Once you arrive in Wasserlos, there are several nice restaurants/wine taverns that invite you to enjoy...
- 4.9 (5)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrWooded loop in the Alzenau city forest, Bavaria. If you are looking for peace and quiet and a relaxing forest, you will find a beautiful route here. From the Mühlmark hiking car park, the route follows well-maintained forest paths past some beautiful hiking highlights. Past the Antonius Grotto and the Klappermühlchen mill, the route leads to the Fuchslöchern. The route continues via Bucher Schutzhütte and the Michelbach hiking home back to the hikers' car park. There are slight ups and...
- 4.6 (7)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrRelaxed circular hiking trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. The starting point for this circular walk is Michelbach-Herrnmühle railway station. After leaving the village and the Kahltal valley behind you, you walk through vineyards to the Sülzert, a beautiful forest. Walk through this forest to the ASV Albstadt fishing lake. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Kahltal valley - vineyards - fishing lake
- 4.0 (3)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrWooded circular hike around Michelbach in the Bavarian Spessart Nature Park. The hiking trail leads from the village of Michelbach to the Hahnenkamm summit. At the top, there is a beer garden, a children's playground and a viewing tower with a view of the Spessart. -------------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 2.6 (5)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular route in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. This beautiful tour includes cultural monuments, nature, and stunning views; it can be started from the parking lot at Wasserlos Castle or Alzenau train station (accessible by bus and train). From the summit of the Hahnenkamm, Alzenau's 437 m high local mountain, you can enjoy fantastic panoramic views across the Main Valley to Frankfurt, the Taunus, and the Odenwald on a clear day. There are places to stop for...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Alzenau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Alzenau is Auf den Hahnenkamm. This trail is estimated to be 30.7 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Alzenau?
Alzenau: With an ascent of 1,033 m, Auf den Hahnenkamm has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Kräht der Hahn auf dem Hahnenkamm with 465 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Alzenau?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Alzenau is Auf den Hahnenkamm with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.