Best forest trails in Heidenheim

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Explore the most popular forest trails near Heidenheim 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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#1 - Hahnenkammsee - Hechlingen am See
4.9 (3)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Charming route to the Hahnenkammsee, Bavaria. The route starts at the Hahnenkammsee car park and heads north briefly through the town before plunging into the countryside and forest with a small climb. Finally, you reach the idyllic Hahnenkammsee lake. It is particularly worth stopping there on warm days to enjoy the water. Return in a northerly direction. Highlights: - Beautiful natural landscape - Hahnenkamm lake
#2 - Rundwanderweg Heidenheim 7
4.0 (1)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
[LOC 38107] Circular hiking trail with feeder: Circular trail west of Heidenheim
#3 - Hahnenkamm Erlebnispfad
5.0 (1)·Easy·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
[LOC 38132] Circular hiking trail: Circular trail near Heidenheim
#4 - Rundwanderweg Heidenheim 5
4.6 (2)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
From Heidenheim over the Rechenberg (Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen).
#5 - Rundwanderweg Heidenheim 4
4.4 (2)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#6 - Frankenweg stage 22: Heidenheim - Wemding
4.0 (1)·Hard·29 km·Est. 7.5–8 hr
Idyllic stretch of road in Upper Franconia, Bavaria On the 22nd stage of the Franconian Trail, there are always wonderful views of the Upper Franconian landscape. In summer, you can stretch your legs on the sunbathing lawn of the Hahnenkammsee and cool off in the water. The route continues up the "Döckinger Berg" and to the consecrated pilgrimage church "Maria Brünnlein zum Trost" - here you can take a sip from the "Gnadenbrünnlein". In Wemding, you can end the day in one of the cafés or...
#7 - Zur Steinernen Rinne bei Hechlingen
Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
[LOC 38117] Circular hiking trail: Circular trail around Hechlingen am See
#8 - Rundwanderweg Heidenheim 6
Easy·3.2 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
[LOC 38106] Circular hiking trail: Circular trail east of Heidenheim

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Heidenheim?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Heidenheim is Frankenweg stage 22: Heidenheim - Wemding. This trail is estimated to be 29.0 km long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Heidenheim?

Heidenheim: With an ascent of 546 m, Frankenweg stage 22: Heidenheim - Wemding has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Hahnenkammsee - Hechlingen am See with 223 m of elevation gain.