Best forest trails in Gleißenberg
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Gleißenberg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·3.4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This hiking trail leads from the centre of the village along the mountain road up to the Schönberger estate just before the edge of the forest. It then goes straight into the so-called "Prosdorfer Forst". A connecting path runs through this state forest to the forest road. Cross the road and continue steeply uphill on a gravel road to the Roßhof pass (680 m), a former mountain inn with the so-called "Roßhofer Kapelle" chapel....
- 3.0 (1)·Easy·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This hiking trail leads into the western mountain range around Gleißenberg. It follows paths Gl1 and Gl2 from the centre of the village to the edge of the forest shortly after the Schönberger estate, where it then turns left and reaches the clearing of the Berghof farm after a short, steep climb. The Berghof is an old, lonely farm with a beautiful mountain meadow and marvellous views of the Gibacht and the Hohenbogen...
- Moderate·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrShort hike in Gleißenberg, Bavaria. From the village square in Gleißenberg, the route initially follows Chamer Straße in the direction of Ried, before turning right in the village up Bergstraße to the Schönberger estate on the edge of the forest. There, the trail turns right past the Gleißenberg water supply reservoir and leads down a romantic forest path into the Wiegenbach valley. A short, steep ascent on a narrow country road then leads up the Steinrieder past the Lehneis estate with its...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Gleißenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Gleißenberg is Gleißenberg über Herzogau und Roßhof. This trail is estimated to be 20.8 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Gleißenberg?
Gleißenberg: With an ascent of 859 m, Gleißenberg über Herzogau und Roßhof has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Gleißenberg zum Kathlfelsen und Arberblick with 321 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Gleißenberg?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Gleißenberg is Gleißenberg über Herzogau und Roßhof with a 3.0-star rating from 1 reviews.