Best trail running trails in Falkenstein
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Explore the most popular trail running trails near Falkenstein 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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- 4.3 (11)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrFrom the overview board in the car park at the entrance to Rettenbach, head north. Then cross the main road (watch out for busy roads!) and walk past Grubmühle to the Postfelden reservoir and then towards Postfelden. Pass a small car park for hikers with an overview board and walk straight ahead along a short section of the small road before turning right to Höllbachhof, which is located directly at the entrance to the "Hölle" (nature reserve). Walk along the roaring Höllbach stream to...
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·1.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular walk in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park. This entertaining yet varied tour leads around Falkenstein Castle Park to all of its most important sights. The largest nature and rock park in Bavaria has historical ruins and marvellous viewpoints in addition to its famous rugged rock formations. Highlights: - Schanzl viewpoint - Castle chapel - Falkenstein Castle - Refreshments in the castle restaurant ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. You start the hike at the overview board in the car park at the entrance to Rettenbach (coming from the main road). From here you walk a little way through the village towards Ruderszell along the state road. At Ruderzell, turn right and walk through the forest to the Tannerl Chapel. From there, continue towards the reservoir and then back to Rettenbach. Highlights of the hike: - St Laurentius parish church -...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The starting point for this hike is the overview board at the car park at the entrance to Rettenbach. The trail follows the same route as hiking trail 151 as far as the Tannerl Chapel. 250 metres before the Tannerl Chapel, turn right towards Holzmühle. Keep right after the pond in Holzmühle, past the Rettenbach reservoir, via Ebersroith and Langau back to Rettenbach. Highlights of the hike: - Pond in Holzmühle -...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·3.4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. At the entrance to Au (coming from the direction of Falkenstein), follow the hiking sign uphill towards Schlossbauernhof (Hagenau), then a little steeper uphill and left up to the Sengersberg ruins. From there, take the circular route back to Au. The trail can also be extended by walking from Sengersberg to Litzelsdorf and from there back to Au. Highlights of the hike: - Sengersberg ruins - Beautiful views
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrFrom the market square in Falkenstein (overview board), walk along Krankenhausstraße past the ski lift and then turn right towards Geißbachtal. Cross the Geißbach stream and then head left uphill a little steeply to reach a little-used municipal road. After a short stretch, you reach Mistlhof (Altes Waidlerhaus) and then turn right into the forest in the direction of Oberforst ("Zur Hütt'n"). Shortly before Oberforst, the path branches off to the left in the direction of Saffelberg. From...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The hike starts at the bus stop at the chapel in Völling. At the end of the village, turn left towards Seidlmühl and Adlmühl. At Adlmühle (trout farm), the path branches off to the right up to Saffelberg and on to Hofstetten. Walk past the mission house in the direction of Obermühl and via Niederhof and Fingermühl back to Völling. Highlights of the hike: - Adlmühl trout farm - Hofstetten mission house -...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The hike begins at the overview board in the centre of Falkenstein. You walk across the market square into the park path. You then pass below Falkenstein Castle. A detour there is of course possible. The markings lead on to Mühlthal. There, turn right at the small bridge and then keep left. The path climbs past the mill. In the adjoining forest, the path climbs more steeply (Schweinsberg). You then reach a hiking trail...
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·6.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrHead north from the overview board in the car park at the entrance to Rettenbach. Then cross the main road (watch out for busy roads!) and walk past Grubmühle. Then turn left over the Jakelberg to Bergershof. The state road must then be crossed (watch out for heavy traffic!). Brieberg is reached via the Kasplatten. The markings then lead over the Röhrlberg back to the starting point in Rettenbach.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Falkenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Falkenstein is Mariensteinweg (Fa02). This trail is estimated to be 14.8 km long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Falkenstein?
Falkenstein: With an ascent of 524 m, Mariensteinweg (Fa02) has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Schweinsbergweg (Fa01) with 468 m of elevation gain.