Best cave trails in Oberelsbach
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Explore the most popular cave trails near Oberelsbach 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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- 5.0 (8)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular route in the Rhön biosphere reserve, Bavaria. The circular route starts at the basalt lake and leads across meadows and forests via the Gangolfsberg to the Thüringer Hütte. There homemade Franconian specialities and refreshments can be enjoyed. The route back through the forest is quite leisurely. Highlights: - Basalt lake - Gangolfsberg - Thuringian hut
- 4.8 (10)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. A beautiful circular hike that leads mainly through the forest. You hike through the Gangolfsberg nature reserve to the Thüringer Hütte, the highest beer garden in the municipality of Ostheim v. d. Rhön. Highlights of the hike: - Devil's cellar - Gangolfsberg - Stop off at the Thüringer Hütte - Gretenrain and Lichtenstein nature reserve
- 4.3 (5)·Moderate·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrInteresting circular route in the Rhön biosphere reserve. A great hike through rustling forests, where a lot can be learned about forestry and real primeval forest. This is because there is no longer any forestry use in the natural forest reserve and the "Gangolfsberg" core zone is left entirely to its own devices. There is a car park at the starting point and a refreshment stop a little further on. Highlights: - Beautiful forests with old trees - Viewpoints
- Hard·69.2 km·Est. 19.5–21.5 hrThe first two kilometres are in the direction of Ginofls, from here it's 4km and 300m up a technically demanding ascent to Basaltsee. This is followed by the first descent to the Schweinfurter Haus. Pass the Thüringer Hütte in the direction of Eisgaben and from here past the Rhönhof to the Schwarzen Moor. Here the route is relatively flat towards the Thüringer Rhönhaus. After the descent and the approach to the foot of the Wasserkuppe, there are nine 500-metre climbs to conquer. The route...
- Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThe starting point is the "Haus der langen Rhön" information centre in Oberelsbach (405m). Follow the path in a northerly direction past the church (Rhönbasilika) to the miniature golf course, then follow the Schweinfurter Hausweg to the Rhönklubhütte Schweinfurter Haus (refreshments available). The Gangolfsberg nature trail begins here at the Schweinfurter Haus. You should bring stamina and sturdy shoes. After 500 metres, you will see a huge basalt column wall in front of you, which looks...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest trail with caves in Oberelsbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Oberelsbach is 3 Länder Tour ab Sondernau. This trail is estimated to be 69.2 km long.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Oberelsbach?
Oberelsbach: With an ascent of 2,060 m, 3 Länder Tour ab Sondernau has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Erlebnisloipe Rund um die lange Rhön with 735 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail with caves in Oberelsbach?
The most popular and difficult trail with caves in Oberelsbach is 3 Länder Tour ab Sondernau with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.