Best forest trails in Alheim
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Alheim 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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- 4.8 (2)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrRelaxed circular hike in the Knüll Nature Park, Hesse. This hike around the Großer Steinkopf near Licherode can be reached by bus and train (Licherode bus stop). For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. There are also refreshment stops in Licherode. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Erfurt. The hiking trail starts in the centre of the village of Licherode and leads along the Waldwunderweg trail around the Großer Steinkopf and back to...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular walk in the Knüll Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful and fairly short forest walk that also leads past Ludwigseck Castle. The 15th century castle is now privately owned and cannot be visited. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful forest paths - Ludwigseck Castle
- Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Knüll Nature Park, Hesse. The circular hiking trail O1 starts at the bus stop in Oberellenbach. There is a slight climb to the wooded hilltop of the Lützelstrauch, but otherwise the route is very relaxed. There are a few benches at the Oberellenbach mountain lake that invite you to take a cosy break. Highlights of the hike: - Lützelstrauch (334 m) - Oberellenbach mountain lake - Art objects "Nixenstein" and "Landschaftsklang"
- Moderate·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Knuell Nature Park, Hesse. The Baumbacher circular hiking trail Ba6 is a short, but not entirely easy route due to a somewhat longer climb. The scenic hiking highlight is certainly the wooded crest of the Luetzelstrauch, which is designated as a landscape conservation area. Highlights of the hike: - Church in Baumbach - Luetzelstrauch landscape protection area - idyllic open landscapes
- Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Fulda Valley, Hesse. Loop trail H4 starts near the Heineberg train station. The route is marked throughout. Despite the relatively short distance, you can look forward to a varied hike. The route runs through forest and meadows, along the Espebach and to the memorial on Brommersberg. Highlights of the hike: - Heineberg - Rampart Heineberg - Kohlkopf - several information boards - Espe valley
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Alheim?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Alheim is Herzblumenplatz-Tour. This trail is estimated to be 10.8 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Alheim?
Alheim: With an ascent of 319 m, Heinebach Rundweg zur Köhlerbude has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Herzblumenplatz-Tour with 317 m of elevation gain.