Best long trails in Alzenau
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Explore the most popular long 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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- 4.1 (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...
- 4.0 (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
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·30.7 km·Est. 9.5–10 hrPanoramic mountain bike trail in the Spessart near Alzenau, Bavaria. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Michelbach railway station). For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. There are also refreshment stops in Michelbach. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Frankfurt am Main. The hiking trail starts in the Alzenau suburb of Michelbach and leads southwards into the Spessart Nature Park. The route then leads up two longer climbs to...
- 3.5 (3)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Spessart A relaxed tour through the rich history of the region, starting at the castle in Michelbach. You follow the yellow EU boat on a blue background and are led through wine-growing areas and historic country estates. The starting point is easily accessible by bus and train. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Alzenau castle and museum in Michelbach - Schwedenschanze ring wall on the top of the hill - Maisenhausen...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis route starts in Alzenau near the Hauckwald forest. It begins in a westerly direction along the Kahl. It eventually crosses under the motorway and then heads south, past Neufeldsee lake and then into the forest. It passes another lake and then continues through the Alzenauer Sande. It then crosses the road again and leads back to Alzenau.
- 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...