Best river trails in Bad Emstal

4.9(13 reviews)

Explore the most popular river 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 - Habichtswaldsteig H6: Im Tal der Quellen (Extratour)
4.6 (11)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Certified premium hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This route is one of the 8 Extratour circular routes in the beautiful Habichtswald Nature Park. It starts in the Bad Emstal spa gardens, near the Parkhotel. The route heads north towards the Sand district and later through the wonderfully fragrant rose and herb garden. This tour offers pretty much everything a hiker could wish for: forest edges, open, idyllic meadow landscapes and the beautiful Ems valley. A special...
#2 - 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...
#3 - 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.
#4 - Bad Emstal nach Riede über Merxhausen
Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#5 - 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 river trail in Bad Emstal?

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

Which river 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 river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Bad Emstal nach Riede über Merxhausen with 438 m of elevation gain.