Best historic site trails in Simmelsdorf

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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Simmelsdorf 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 - Simmelsdorfer Rundwanderweg Gelb 10
4.0 (1)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
[LOC 31720] Circular hiking trail: Simmelsdorf railway station - Diepoptsdorf - Wachsteinhaus - Ittling - Obernaifer Mühle - St.Helena - Bühl - Simmelsdorf railway station Refreshment stops Accessible by bus and train
#2 - Simmelsdorf Loop yellow 6
3.0 (2)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
The circular trail leads via the Simmelsdorfer Mühle mill into the forest near Pfaffenschlag and via the Rampertshof farm back to the starting point. You should allow around 2.5 hours for this.
#3 - Diepoltsdorf - Hienberg Mountain via Pompertshof
3.0 (1)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Marked circular route in southern Franconian Switzerland up the Hienberg (550m) from Diepoltsdorf. Marking: white 1 on blue background
#4 - Simmelsdorfer Rundwanderweg Gelb 1
2.0 (1)·Hard·31.4 km·Est. 9–10 hr
The circular hiking trail leads through various villages and can therefore be started at several points: Simmelsdorf - Glasofen - St. Martin - Oberwindsberg - Steinbühl - Steinbrüche - Waßenstein - Vogelherd - Großengsee - Wildenfels castle ruins - Strahlenfels-Ittling-Bernhof-Reingrub-Spitzlberg-Weßlberg
#5 - Simmelsdorf Loop yellow 7
Moderate·9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
This loop leads along the Schnaittach and then into the Wals, and should take about 3 hours. The hiking sign is a white 7 on a yellow background.
#6 - Simmelsdorf nach Plech
Moderate·17.5 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
#7 - Hüttenbacher Rundwanderweg
Hard·22.2 km·Est. 7–7.5 hr
#8 - Simmelsdorf loop trail red 2
Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Popular circular hiking trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. The Simmelsdorfer Rundwanderweg Rot 2 is a very leisurely route through forest and field between Diepoltsdorf and Oberachtel. The motorway is crossed twice, which means that some traffic noise must be expected in these areas. Highlights of the hike: - Diepoltsdorf - Oberachtel - Reingrub - Lattenberg - well developed forest paths
#9 - Simmelsdorfer Rundwanderweg Grün 1
Moderate·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Idyllic circular route from Hüttenbach, Bavaria The circular hiking trail leads from Hüttenbach to Buchberg via St. Martin to Oberwindsberg and back. Along the way, you can explore beautiful forest paths and sunny country lanes. Two old chapels also adorn the trail and if you wish, you can round off the route with a visit to Hüttenbach Castle. Highlights: -St Martin's Chapel - Hüttenbah Castle - St Hubert's Chapel -
#10 - Simmelsdorf Loop Trail Red 8
Easy·6.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Popular loop trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. The Simmelsdorfer loop trail red 8 leads through forests and fields from St. Helena via Ittling to Grossengsee. There are places to stop for refreshments in all three villages (note restaurants` hours). Highlights of the hike: - Saint Helena - Witch Rock - Grossengsee - Altenberg - Ittling - Naifer spring

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest historic site trail in Simmelsdorf?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Simmelsdorf is Simmelsdorfer Rundwanderweg Gelb 1. This trail is estimated to be 31.4 km long.

Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Simmelsdorf?

Simmelsdorf: With an ascent of 906 m, Simmelsdorfer Rundwanderweg Gelb 1 has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Hüttenbacher Rundwanderweg with 816 m of elevation gain.