Best forest trails in Warmensteinach
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Warmensteinach 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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- 4.4 (5)·Moderate·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park, Bavaria. The Warmensteinach circular hiking trail no. 6 owes its name to the small brushwood stream that you cross along the route. Although the hike is quite short, you should bring a little stamina with you: The first half of the Reisigbach loop is almost permanently uphill. Highlights of the hike: - Reisigbach - Wolfgangsbrünnle - Views of the Helle Glocke and the Kropfbach valley, among others - Wellness lounger at the...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried Kneipp hike from Grenzhammer. The route runs along forest and meadow paths through the Günztal valley and combines scenic points with places of Kneipp teaching. The trail follows the course of the river, passes the Erich-Schickling-Stiftung park and climbs to the main destination of the route: the Kneipp facility in Stephansried. The facility for treading water is located directly in the birthplace of Pastor Sebastian Kneipp.
- 4.0 (2)·Easy·3.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park, Bavaria. This is a wonderfully relaxed circular trail starting and finishing in Wagenthal. The route runs through the forest the whole time - great for an adventurous walk with the whole family. Highlights of the hike: - Mausbachtal Kneipp facility - Dürrberg - Idyllic forest paths
- 4.4 (5)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrWooded circular hike near Warmensteinach in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park. From the Wagenthalhütte, a self-catering hut run by the German Alpine Club, the trail first leads to the Reisigbachtal valley, where you can take a break at the water treading pool. From here, the trail climbs a little more steeply for about 1 kilometre, but the rest of the hike is then very leisurely with plenty of shade back to the starting point.
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hike in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park, Bavaria. Although the first half of the hike is a little uphill, the route should also be manageable for slightly older children. In summer, it is worth making a detour to the nearby Fleckl natural moor pool north of Geiersberg. Highlights of the hike: - Wagenthalhütte - Grenzhammer glass museum - Beautiful forest paths
- Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park, Bavaria. Circular hiking trail 5 starts at the car park at the leisure centre in Warmensteinach. The name gives it away: The route runs once around the Eisenberg, also passing the former ski slope. Highlights of the hike: - Eisenberg with ski slope - Nice places to stop for refreshments - Great views of Warmensteinach - Wagenthal - glass museum
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Warmensteinach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Warmensteinach is Fleckl - Ochsenkopf - Schneeberg. This trail is estimated to be 22.9 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Warmensteinach?
Warmensteinach: With an ascent of 855 m, Fleckl - Ochsenkopf - Schneeberg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Ringweg Warmensteinach with 521 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Warmensteinach?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Warmensteinach is Fleckl - Ochsenkopf - Schneeberg with a 3.5-star rating from 3 reviews.