Best long trails in Braunfels
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Explore the most popular long trails near Braunfels 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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- 4.3 (8)·Moderate·14.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrA beautiful tour through the Solmser Land, which is dominated by a fairytale castle: The tour starts at the Haus des Gastes. First walk up the street to the market square and turn left into the spa gardens (mighty old trees!). Leave the spa gardens at the east entrance and follow Tiergartenstraße southwards out of the town (hiking trail symbol X). The X leads on to Philippstein with its beautifully restored castle ruins, down into the village and further along the Möttau to Bermbach. ...
- 4.5 (6)·Hard·17.7 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried section of the Lahnwanderweg hiking trail in Hesse There is a lot to see on this stage: Castles and geological features, a wildlife park and, of course, a hiking route through forests and across open fields. There are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Braunfels Castle - Large pond - Weilburg Zoo - Kubach Crystal Cave - Weilburg Castle
- 4.9 (4)·Moderate·56.8 km·Est. 14.5–15.5 hrVaried road bike tour in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This road bike route in the Taunus begins near Philippstein Castle. Several other castles and palaces await along the way, including Laneburg Castle in Löhnberg, Weilburg Castle and Runkel Castle. Another attraction is the Lubentius Church near Limburg, which stands high on a rock. Highlights of the tour: - Laneburg Castle - Runkel Castle - Lubentius Church - Old Lahn bridge in Weilburg
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried circular route around Braunfels This hike leads along a variety of paths around the historic town of Braunfels. The route runs along a mixture of nature trails, gravel paths and tarmac sections through fields and forests. Along the way, views of the Lahn valley and the picturesque old town centre open up time and again. Braunfels Castle, with its striking silhouette and many towers, is a constant companion on this tour and offers numerous photo opportunities from different perspectives.