Best beach trails in Hesse
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Explore the most popular beach trails in Hesse 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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- 4.4 (64)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hike in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful loop directly on the banks of the Diemelsee. During the warmer months, it is advisable to bring a bathing suit. Most of the route is also easy to manage with a pushchair. There are places to stop for refreshments near the barrier wall and in Heringhausen. Highlights of the hike: - Diemelsee - barrier wall - Heringhausen - great views
- 4.3 (41)·Easy·6.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hike near Bad Arolsen, Hesse The circular route around the Twistesee is equally popular with hikers, walkers and runners. The well-developed paths, some of which are asphalted and some of which are gravel, offer wonderful views of the water and lead past some rest areas and beaches. This circular route is also suitable for families with children and hikers with dogs (there is a dog beach on the northern shore of the lake). There are places to stop for refreshments,...
- 4.1 (23)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis circular route leads through the stately Kranichstein Forest in the north of Darmstadt and allows visitors to immerse themselves in over 400 years of hunting history of the Landgraves of Hesse-Darmstadt. The route starts at the Steinbrücker Teich leisure centre and follows wide forest paths through a historic game reserve, where red deer, fallow deer and wild boar still live in extensive enclosures. Majestic oaks and beeches grow in the near-natural mixed forests, while wood anemones and...
- 4.7 (21)·Moderate·63.4 km·Est. 14.5–16 hrPopular bike tour near Frankfurt am Main, Hesse. This beautiful bike tour along Frankfurt's green belt can be undertaken on a mountain bike or other off-road bikes and starts in Neu-Isenburg. From there it goes in a big arc around Frankfurt. In the forests, the paths on fine gravel or solid sand are easy to drive on. Within the city, there are mostly separate cycle paths. On the Main there are beautiful asphalt paths and in Höcht the ferry takes you across. Highlights of the route: -...
- 4.5 (27)·Moderate·50.9 km·Est. 13.5–15 hrPopular cycle tour in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This cycle route is located in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park and starts in Waldeck. A particularly beautiful tour around the Edersee, often on forest paths. You can take a lunch break in Herzhausen about halfway along the route. You pass many campsites, so the route can also be completed in several shorter daily stages. Highlights of the route: - Views of the Edersee - Waldeck - Edersee shore near Herzhausen - Idyllic...
- 4.7 (17)·Moderate·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hike near Mühlheim am Main, Hesse. This beautiful loop is characterised by picturesque bodies of water. You pass or walk round the Green Lake, the New Lake, the Oberwald Lake and the Vogelsberg Lake. As most of the route is through a nature reserve, dogs must be kept on a lead. After the walk, you can stop off at the "Zum Grünen See Eck" restaurant. Highlights of the hike: - Child-friendly - New lake - Oberwaldsee nature reserve from Dietesheim - Green Lake
- 4.7 (23)·Hard·30.3 km·Est. 8–9 hrPopular hiking event near Wiesbaden, Hesse. This is the official 30 km route of the annual Mammutmarsch in the Rhine-Main region from 2020. For those who want more, there is also a 55 km route. Highlights of the route: - Hiking trail along the Rhine - Eltville on the Rhine - vineyards ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.4 (23)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrRefreshing hiking tour in Limburg an der Lahn, Hesse. This great tour starts in the centre of Limburg. There are car parks there, but you can also get there by bus. Cross the Alte Lahnbrücke bridge and follow the path along the Lahn towards Dietkirchen, from where the path turns back towards the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - Bishop's garden - St Sebastian's Church - Episcopal ordinariate - Old Lahn bridge with bridge tower - Along the beautiful Lahn - Lahn valley bridge -...
- 4.3 (20)·Moderate·17.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. A marvellous loop in the "Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue" nature reserve. The Kühkopf peninsula is virtually undeveloped and promises a relaxing nature experience. Highlights of the hike: - Old Rhine - Guntershausen estate - Krönkeswörth observation tower
- 4.7 (12)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hike in the UNESCO Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This hike, which can be reached by public transport, starts in Eberstadt. As the name of the route suggests, it goes around and over seven hills, including the Herrgottsberg and the Prinzenberg, to the Rosenhöhe Park in Darmstadt. Highlights of the hike: - Darmstadt - Ludwigshöhe - Prinzenberg - Dommerberg - Bismarck Tower - Eberstadt
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Frequently asked questions
What national parks in Hesse have beach trails?
Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in Hesse. Kellerwald-Edersee National Park is home to 5 beach trails with an average 4.4 star rating from 57 community reviews.
What is the longest beach trail in Hesse?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Hesse is Von Viernheim über Mörlenbach und Schreisheim. This trail is estimated to be 63.9 km long.
Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Hesse?
Hesse: With an ascent of 1,929 m, Diemelsteig has the most elevation gain of all of the beach trails in the area. The next highest ascent for beach trails is Burgwald Trail with 1,601 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult beach trail in Hesse?
The most popular and difficult beach trail in Hesse is Little Mammutmarsch Rhein Main (2020, 30km) with a 4.7-star rating from 23 reviews.
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