Best partially-paved trails in Bad Emstal

4.4(22 reviews)

Explore the most popular partially paved trails near Bad Emstal 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 - Bad Emstal: E3 - Balhorner trail
4.7 (16)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Popular circular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. The Bad Emstal circular trail E3 starts in tranquil Balhorn and takes you on a beautiful loop through woods and fields. You walk around the Erzeberg and have the opportunity to stop off in Balhorn after the hike. Highlights of the hike: - Erzeberg basalt dome - Balhorn - Lausekuppel
#2 - Bad Emstal E2 - Lindchenweg
3.3 (3)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#3 - Bad Emstal: E1 - Burgenweg
5.0 (1)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Popular circular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The hike has some challenging sections, so you should bring a good level of fitness and sturdy shoes. It starts at the Bergcafé on Feriendorfstraße. You walk through the Emstal valley and to Altenburg Castle, where the ruins and the former curtain wall are still preserved. The route continues to Falkenstein, where you can rest and enjoy the view. Highlights of the hike: - Altenburg castle ruins - Emstal - Views from the...
#4 - Emserberg ab Bad Emstal-Sand
5.0 (1)·Moderate·13.5 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Accessible by bus and train. There are places to stop for refreshments.
#5 - Schauenburg S1
4.0 (1)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Relaxed circular hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. The Schauenburg circular trail 1 starts and ends at the Steinbrüche hiking car park (alternatively: Steinbrüche bus stop or Schauenburg-Breitenbach train station). The circular trail runs mainly through open landscapes, but also includes a beautiful river valley and shorter forest sections. Highlights of the hike: - Quiet forest paths - Ems - Schauenburg-Breitenbach - Langenberger Hute nature reserve near Breitenbach...
#6 - Bad Emstal nach Riede über Merxhausen
Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#7 - Sand - Breitenbach - Niedenstein
Hard·23 km·Est. 6–6.5 hr
Varied circular hike or cycle tour in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. The route leads along forest paths, gravel roads, tarmac and field paths. The route starts in Bad Emstal-Sand. Via Martinhagen, Breitenbach, Elmshagen, Niedenstein, Wichdorf and Merxhausen, the route makes a large loop. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Varied paths - Wichdorf church

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest partially paved trail in Bad Emstal?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially paved trail in Bad Emstal is Sand - Breitenbach - Niedenstein. This trail is estimated to be 23.0 km long.

Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Emstal?

Bad Emstal: With an ascent of 497 m, Sand - Breitenbach - Niedenstein has the most elevation gain of all of the partially paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for partially paved trails is Bad Emstal nach Riede über Merxhausen with 438 m of elevation gain.