Best forest trails in Berching
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- 3.6 (3)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. The hike from Berching to Hoher Brunnen (circular hiking trail no. 4) is probably one of the most varied routes in the region. You walk mainly through a beautiful mixed forest, enjoying fantastic views and the limestone sinter terraces (Hoher Brunnen). The cultural and historical attractions include a pretty chapel and the remains of a castle stable. Caution: The Hoher Brunnen is an extremely valuable geotope that can quickly be...
- 3.7 (2)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. From Berching, you first walk in the direction of Winterzhofen. You pass some limestone terraces along the way. You reach Ernersdorf via idyllic forest paths with some beautiful viewpoints. You then walk along the edge of the forest and through the fields from the north back to Berching. Highlights of the hike: - Church of St Agidius in Ernersdorf - Idyllic forest paths - Lime grass terraces
- 3.3 (2)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrMarked circular route around Berching in the Altmühltal Nature Park. This is an official hike of the town of Berching with beautiful views through peaceful forests and along historical sites. It starts at Berching town hall and follows the signs for the Benedictine Way (No. 5). Highlights: - Elysium with meditation stele - Kruzerloch" cave - Plankstetten monastery - Several places to stop for refreshments in Plankstetten and Berching --------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·24.3 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrVaried route section in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria The 18th stage of the Franconian Trail begins in Berching, which is steeped in history - the medieval town wall is well worth a visit here. The route continues along the edges of the forests via Obermässing and the Hofberg to Lohen and on to Thalmässing. Here you can visit the prehistoric and early history museum or the castles and the local palace and round off the day in one of the restaurants. Highlights: - Berching old town -...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·14.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrIdyllic circular hike in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. From the beautiful old town centre of Berching, the route heads west and crosses the Main-Danube Canal. You walk across open terrain, fields and meadows, as well as along the edge of the forest, with wonderful views of the landscape. Back in Berching, you can round off the day at one of the refreshment stops.
- 1.9 (2)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrScenic circular route around Berching, Bavaria. The Steinweg is a great circular hiking trail from Berching. It leads through a beautiful mixed forest with marvellous views of the town of Berching along forest and farm tracks as well as forest paths. From Krapfentor, you hike uphill into the Rachental valley. At the top, you are rewarded with fantastic views of Berching and the Sulztal valley. The circular route leads via Rappersdorf and Ernersdorf. At the end of Ernersdorf, you can view the...
- Moderate·16.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route follows stage 11 of the certified "Jurasteig" premium trail, connecting Holnstein with Dietfurt an der Altmühl on an idyllic and water-rich section. The hike starts in the spring-rich village of Holnstein—dominated by the prominent Regens-Wagner complex perched on a rock—and leads through shaded beech forests up onto the high plateau. Skirting the slopes of the Staufersbucher Berg, the trail guides you toward the Erbmühle mill, where you might spot free-roaming water buffalo taking...
- 2.4 (2)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hike in the Altmühltal Nature Park, Bavaria. From Berching, you walk along the Main-Danube Canal to Sollngriesbach. Here you turn westwards and walk through fields and forests to the Nothelfer chapel and back to Berching. Highlights of the hike: - Nothelfer Chapel - Berching - Idyllic field and forest paths - Main-Danube Canal
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Berching?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Berching is Altmühltal-Panoramaweg: Schlaufe 22. This trail is estimated to be 27.7 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Berching?
Berching: With an ascent of 718 m, Frankenweg stage 18: Berching - Thalmässing has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Jura2000 tour stage 2: Berching - Dietfurt with 656 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Berching?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Berching is Jurasteig: König-Ludwig-Schlaufe with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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- Rachental
- Schöne Aussicht
- Kalksteinterrassen
- Kruzerloch
- Hoher Brunnen
- Anlegestelle Alma Viktoria
- Treidelschiff Alma Viktoria
- Kloster Plankstetten-Blick
- High Spring
- Marien Quelle
- Wolferstal
- Roßtal
- Alter Bahnhof Berching
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Berching
- Hohler Stein
- Biergarten und Wirtshaus Stampfermühle Wohnmobilstellplatz
- Grill- und Zeltplatz der Stadt Berching