Best trail running trails in Eschwege
4.2(40 reviews)
Explore the most popular trail running trails near Eschwege 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
- 4.3 (16)·Easy·6.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. There are several car parks around Lake Werratal that can be used as starting points for this route. Don't forget your swimming gear in summer - you can swim at several bathing spots. Highlights of the hike: - Child-friendly - Lake Werratal - Schwebda moated castle - Meinhard Museum - East bank bathing area
- 3.6 (7)·Easy·3.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land, Hesse. This is a leisurely walk or run with a short detour to the western shore of Lake Werra. The route runs along roads and hiking trails. A visit to the Eschwege City Museum is worthwhile on the way (note the opening times). Highlights of the hike: - Werra - Werratalsee - Werdchen Eschwege
- 3.3 (2)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrLeisurely circular hiking trail with cultural highlights. This circular hiking trail starts at a fantastic highlight on the route, Eschwege Castle. From here, the route heads towards Leuchtberg, where the only ascent of the entire route awaits. On the way back, which initially leads downhill, the route passes the Schäferhalle and finally runs along the Werra. Not far from the route is the climbing forest on Leichtberg, which is well worth a detour.
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·20.6 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular running event in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This is the official 20 km route of the Eschwege run "Rund um die Leuchtberge". If you are travelling by bus or train, you should get off at the "Leuchtbergstraße" stop. Highlights of the route: - Leuchtberge - Werra river - Forest and meadow paths
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Eschwege?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Eschwege is Über Schloss Wanfried und Werratalsee. This trail is estimated to be 38.6 km long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Eschwege?
Eschwege: With an ascent of 719 m, Über Schloss Wanfried und Werratalsee has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Leuchtberge - Rosental with 586 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Eschwege?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Eschwege is Eschweger Lauf "Around the Leuchtberge" (20 km) with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.