Best forest trails in Bad Orb
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Bad Orb 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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- 4.9 (5)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. This wonderful hike enchants with great views of Bad Orb, the romantic nature of the Upper Habers valley and historical monuments such as the Bocksberg chapel and a hydroelectric power station from 1901. Since you are partly on narrow, natural paths, sturdy hiking shoes are recommended. After the hike on loop trail 11, the day can come to a relaxed end with a visit to the nearby spa gardens or a stop at a restaurant in Bad...
- 4.3 (3)·Moderate·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular mountain bike trail in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. Mountain bikers will find several flow trails of varying degrees of difficulty around Bad Orb. The Wintersberg trail is rated as moderately difficult and is considered to be very close to nature. Initially, the gradient is limited and the Wintersberg Trail should not cause any problems for less experienced mountain bikers until the Tränenbrückchen bridge. Then the trail becomes steeper and more technically demanding -...
- 4.1 (5)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular route in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. This popular circular route starts at the wildlife park in Bad Orb and leads along beautiful forest paths to Forsthaus Beilstein. The trail leads past a Kneipp facility and barefoot path back to the wildlife park. Highlights of the hike: - Wildlife park with petting enclosure - Kneipp facility & barefoot path - Refreshment stop (Café Waldfriede in Bar Orb)
- 3.7 (5)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular flow trail in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. The Don Bosco Trail is considered the most beginner- and family-friendly of the three Bad Orber flow trails. While the Wintersberg Trail and the Haseltal Trail are recommended for more experienced mountain bikers, the Don Bosco Trail is a little more leisurely. The demands on riding technique are low, as is the gradient (87 metres downhill over a good 3.5 km). As with all natural mountain bike trails, you should also expect to...
- 4.0 (2)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis route is very varied and leads from the starting point "Friesenheiligen" to the Eschenkar wetland biotope - a renaturalised moorland landscape where rare and endangered animal species have been introduced. Wooden footbridges lead through the landscape and are ideal for observing nature. The route continues along the "Spessartbogen" premium hiking trail, which surprises with special forest art from the "WALDverWORTUNG" project. There are several benches along the way to enjoy a...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFlow trail with an Alpine feel The Wintersberg Trail starts at the Wegscheide children's village and leads to Bad Orb on natural paths with few built-in technical riding elements. With a moderate gradient, the route leads to the "Tränenbrückchen" bridge. This makes it equally suitable for experienced and inexperienced mountain bikers. The route then continues over more challenging terrain, meaning that the section between "Tränenbrückchen" and Bad Orb is only recommended for experienced...
- 4.6 (2)·Moderate·2.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrDIMB certified "Premium Biketrail Flowtrail" The first section of this trail is quite flowy, with a somewhat flatter route profile. However, the character of the route changes from the "telephone line" onwards, where technical riding skills are required. A total of around 66 elements are integrated into the route.
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What is the longest forest trail in Bad Orb?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Bad Orb is Bad Orb – Zeitlofs - Dreistelzkof. This trail is estimated to be 90.0 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Orb?
Bad Orb: With an ascent of 2,252 m, Bad Orb – Zeitlofs - Dreistelzkof has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Spessart 50 with 1,593 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Bad Orb?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Bad Orb is Spessart Biken 16 - Challenge kurz with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
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