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Best trails in Bad Hersfeld

Best trails in Bad Hersfeld

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Looking for the best walking trails in Bad Hersfeld? Whether you're getting ready to hike, cycle, trail run, or explore other outdoor pursuits, AllTrails has 27 picturesque trails in the Bad Hersfeld area. Discover hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Explore one of 3 easy walking routes in Bad Hersfeld, with child-friendly routes for your next family outing. Venture outdoors and learn more about the area's historic sites or take a break from the hustle and bustle along the many tree-lined paths surrounding Bad Hersfeld. Perfect for little feet, paws, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts of any skill level.

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  1. #1 - Kurpark Fitness trail

    3.8 (9)·Easy·6.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr

  2. #2 - Fulda-Radweg Etappe 3: Bad Hersfeld - Melsungen

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·53.8 km·Est. 12–13 hr
    Stage 3 of the Fulda Cycle Route, Hesse. The penultimate day tour of the Fulda Cycle Route leads from Bad Hersfeld to Melsungen. Along the way, you will pass numerous historical sights, such as the half-timbered row located directly on the Fulda or Rotenburg Castle. Highlights of the hike: - historic row of half-timbered houses - Rotenburg Castle - Old town of Melsungen
  3. Bad Hersfeld - Neuenstein - Eisenberg - Niederaula

    #3 - Bad Hersfeld - Neuenstein - Eisenberg - Niederaula

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·67.1 km·Est. 17–18.5 hr
    Varied MTB tour in the Knüll Nature Park, Hesse. This varied MTB tour starts at Bad Hersfeld railway station. You are often accompanied by rivers and streams on the almost 67 km long circular tour. The ascent to the Eisenberg is quite steep, but your efforts are rewarded with a rapid downhill section. At the end of the ride, you can take a cosy break in Bad Hersfeld. Highlights of the route: - Eisenberg - Eichfeld Castle - Fulda - Valley of the assembly hall

  4. #4 - On the Solztal cycle path from Bad Hersfeld to Schenklengsfeld

    3.0 (1)·Easy·15 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular cycle tour from Bad Hersfeld, Hesse. The 28 km long Solztalradweg cycle path partly follows a former single-track railway line and is the first section of the Hesse railway cycle path. Most of the route runs through fields and along the edges of forests. On this section, you pass the old Tanzlinde (also known as the "Schenklengsfelder Dorflinde" or "Riesenlinde"), the oldest tree in Germany. Highlights of the tour: - Railway cycle path - Germany's oldest tree - Open field landscapes

  5. #5 - Spiessberg and Seeloch Kathus from Hohe Luft

    3.0 (1)·Moderate·25.1 km·Est. 7–7.5 hr

  6. #6 - Kurpark Bad Hersfeld - Reckerode - Eichhof

    2.0 (1)·Hard·23.7 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hr

  7. #7 - Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 10: Bad Hersfeld - Fulda

    Moderate·50.7 km·Est. 12–13 hr
    Stage 10 of the D-Route 9 (Weser - Romantic Road), Hesse. The tenth stage of D-Route 9 starts in picturesque Bad Hersfeld. From the tower of the town church, you have a particularly great view of the spa and festival town. The route continues along the Fulda river to the town of the same name, which is also the destination of this section. The cycle tour is characterised by many idyllic landscapes and nature reserves, interrupted only occasionally by small villages. Highlights of the cycle...

  8. #8 - Permanente RTF: Ums Ludwigseck - kurz

    Moderate·44.3 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
    The tour is a "permanent cycle tour" offered by the Bad Hersfeld Cycling Club all year round. A starting map with a route plan and turn-by-turn instructions can be purchased from the Stadt-Hotel for EUR 3; schoolchildren up to the age of 13 are exempt. The tour is suitable for road bikes throughout. The start is at the Stadt-Hotel, Am Perfort 9. Official route of the permanent RTF. Further details can be found directly from the organiser: https://rsv-bad-hersfeld.de/

  9. #9 - R10-Schleife

    Moderate·63.1 km·Est. 16–17.5 hr
    Popular cycle tour near Bad Hersfeld, Hesse. This official Waldhessen cycle route R10 starts in Bad Hersfeld and leads upstream in the Geistal valley. At the end of the Geistal, the cycle route branches off into two routes. For the most part, you cycle along tarmac cycle paths, but sometimes also along a country road with little traffic and gravel paths. You cycle through the typical Waldhessen landscape: valleys criss-crossed by small rivers and villages and dense forests. From the...
  10. Permanente RTF: Durchs Knüllgebirge - lang

    #10 - Permanente RTF: Durchs Knüllgebirge - lang

    Hard·72.1 km·Est. 17–18.5 hr
    The tour is a "permanent cycle tour" offered by the Bad Hersfeld Cycling Club all year round. A starting map with a route plan and turn-by-turn instructions can be purchased from the Stadt-Hotel for EUR 3; schoolchildren up to the age of 13 are exempt. The tour is suitable for road bikes throughout. The start is at the Stadt-Hotel, Am Perfort 9. Official route of the permanent RTF. Further details can be found directly from the organiser: https://rsv-bad-hersfeld.de/
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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of hiking trails in Bad Hersfeld?

There are plenty of things to do on Bad Hersfeld's hiking trails. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 16 road biking trails, and more.

What is the longest trail in Bad Hersfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Bad Hersfeld is RTF Rund um die Festspielstadt Bad Hersfeld – Tour 1. This trail is estimated to be 115.1 km long.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Hersfeld?

Bad Hersfeld: With an ascent of 2,049 m, RTF Rund um die Festspielstadt Bad Hersfeld – Tour 1 has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 7: Bad Hersfeld - Eisenach with 1,563 m of elevation gain.

What is the most popular and difficult trail in Bad Hersfeld?

The most popular and difficult trail in Bad Hersfeld is Kurpark Bad Hersfeld - Reckerode - Eichhof with a 2.0-star rating from 1 reviews.

Are there camping trails available in Bad Hersfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 camping trails in Bad Hersfeld and the most popular is Fulda-Radweg Etappe 3: Bad Hersfeld - Melsungen with an average 5.0 star rating from 1 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Bad Hersfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 running trail in Bad Hersfeld which is Kurpark Bad Hersfeld - Reckerode - Eichhof with an average 2.0 star rating from 1 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Bad Hersfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 18 biking trails in Bad Hersfeld and the most popular is Bad Hersfeld - Neuenstein - Eisenberg - Niederaula with an average 5.0 star rating from 1 community reviews.

Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Bad Hersfeld?

Are there any trails with weather shelters in Bad Hersfeld?

Are there any trails with lakes in Bad Hersfeld?

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