Best forest trails in Hohenburg
4.5(13 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Hohenburg 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
- 4.1 (6)·Hard·17.5 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows stage 7 of the certified Jurasteig premium trail, connecting Hohenburg with Kastl on a scenic and hilly section through the Hirschwald Nature Park. The hike begins at the charming market square in Hohenburg and climbs immediately up onto the Jura plateau, offering a spectacular view back at the looming Hohenburg castle ruins. Passing the picturesque, walled 9th-century church of Saint Michael in Allersburg, the path winds through orchid-rich pine woods and across the...
- 5.0 (3)·Easy·10.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrRelaxed cycle tour on the Lauterach cycle path, Bavaria. The Lauterach Valley cycle path runs between forests and fields along the Laterach river from Hohenburg Schmidmühlen. The route is quite easy to cycle and you can concentrate fully on the beautiful landscape. There are several castles in Schmidmühlen that can be visited. Highlights: - idyllic landscape - Ziegler castle - hammer castle
- 4.9 (2)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried circular hike in the Hirschwald Nature Park from Hohenburg. The easy route starts in Hohenburg, where the Hammermühle organic farm is a great place to stop for a bite to eat with regional specialities. The route then follows the Lauterach river via Allersburg to Ransbach and back to the starting point through forests and meadows with beautiful views of Allersburg Castle. --- Accessible by bus and train
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Hohenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Hohenburg is Hohenburg-Waldhaus-Etsdorf Fernwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 38.1 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Hohenburg?
Hohenburg: With an ascent of 949 m, Hohenburg-Waldhaus-Etsdorf Fernwanderweg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Jurasteig Stage 7: Hohenburg - Kastl with 611 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Hohenburg?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Hohenburg is Jurasteig Stage 7: Hohenburg - Kastl with a 4.1-star rating from 6 reviews.