Best wildlife trails in Bad Emstal
4.8(20 reviews)
Explore the most popular wildlife 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.
Top trails
- 4.8 (3)·Hard·23.2 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrPremium hiking trail and section of the Habichtswaldsteig, Hesse The third stage of the certified premium hiking trail takes you past historic quarries, a museum railway, through stream valleys and across open meadows. Again and again you have beautiful views of the landscape, and you can have a picnic at fairytale resting places. Some parts of the trail are a little steeper downhill via hairpin bends, so you should be sure-footed. Highlights: - "Himmelsschaukel" fairytale rest area -...
- 4.7 (16)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular 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
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular 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...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Bad Emstal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Bad Emstal is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 3: Bad Emstal - Naumburg. This trail is estimated to be 23.2 km long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Emstal?
Bad Emstal: With an ascent of 707 m, Habichtswaldsteig Stage 3: Bad Emstal - Naumburg has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Bad Emstal nach Riede über Merxhausen with 438 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Bad Emstal?
The most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Bad Emstal is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 3: Bad Emstal - Naumburg with a 4.8-star rating from 3 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Falkenstein
- Enzian Hütte
- Burgruine Falkenstein
- Strohtempel
- Schloss Riede
- Tempel der Freundschaft
- Fischteich
- Wasserrad-Teich
- Lauseküppel
- Rendskopf
- Erzeberg
- Aussichtspunkt Burgruine Falkenstein
- Torhaus
- Rosengarten
- Trekkingplatz Läuseküppel
- Wohnmobil- Stellplatz am Kurpark Bad Emstal
- Hutebaum
- Eremitage
- Ferienanlage Erzeberg
- Schlossblick