Best forest trails in Wald
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Wald 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
- 5.0 (4)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The start and finish of this circular hike is in the tranquil village of Wald. The trail leads across fields and meadows into the forest. You hike through this for around 5 kilometres, passing the Großer Pfaffenstein, a striking rocky peak. More than half of the route runs along unsurfaced hiking trails. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest - high proportion of paths - Great Pfaffenstein
- 4.5 (2)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis route starts in Roßbach and explores the fields and forests north of the town. There are several small lakes and ponds in the region, which are quite pleasant to walk past. The trail also passes through some very small villages such as Weitenfürst and Nahenfürst. The entire trail also lies within the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park.
- Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The start and finish of this circular hike is the car park at Fleiwa Roßbach. You walk through Wutzldorf and pass the Hoher Stein, the Kühberg, the Leibischtal and the small village of Pfaffenöd. Highlights of the hike: - St Laurentius parish church - Luckstein natural monument (stone figures and shell formations) - Pfaffenöd chapel
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Wald?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Wald is Pfaffenoeder loop (Wd05). This trail is estimated to be 9.8 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Wald?
Wald: With an ascent of 262 m, Pfaffenoeder loop (Wd05) has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Pfaffenstein loop (Wd02) with 236 m of elevation gain.
