Best forest trails in Schönwald
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Schönwald 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
- Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hike in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park, Bavaria. This is a beautiful hike in the northern Fichtelgebirge. Between Rehau and Röllmühle, you hike through open landscapes before continuing through the forest to Schönwald. The hiking trail is marked with a blue dot on a white background (from Ascher Straße). Highlights of the hike: - Pfaffenberg - Röllmühle mill - Idyllic forest paths
- Hard·45.7 km·Est. 12–13.5 hrThe start and end point is the hiking car park "in der Au" in 95173 Schönwald. The route leads along meadow and field paths to Oberweißenbach, from there in the direction of Hammergut and along the River Eger to the Egerstau café. Continue to Hohenberg/Eger Castle and with a short pushing section on the CZ cycle path 2063 (up and down) to Geyermühle. From there via meadow paths and village roads to Lauterbach, Reichenbach and back to the starting point. Don't forget your ID card!
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Schönwald?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Schönwald is Schönwald - Hohenberg/Eger. This trail is estimated to be 45.7 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Schönwald?
Schönwald: With an ascent of 1,117 m, Schönwald - Hohenberg/Eger has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Vorsuchhütte - Wüstenbrunn - Buchbach with 458 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Schönwald?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Schönwald is Schönwald - Hohenberg/Eger with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.
