Best forest trails in Frankenau
3.9(34 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Frankenau 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
- 4.8 (10)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrShort, historical hike in Frankenau, Hesse. The starting point is at the "Euler" National Park entrance car park, where there is also a bus stop. Follow the Quernstkapelle hiking symbol on the Quernst path. The Quernst path then takes you back to the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - Customisable route - Shady forest paths - Coal pile - Quernsthorst church with ruins
- 4.9 (3)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly hike in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The heath adventure trail in the Kellerwald forest leads over a relatively short distance through the varied landscapes of the Frankenau cultural landscape. You can learn interesting and curious facts about the heathland at several information and adventure stations. The hiking symbol of this route is a Heidschnucke. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - wet meadows - Juniper heaths - Information and adventure stations
- 3.6 (6)·Hard·157.2 km·Est. 24 hr+Varied long-distance hiking trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park, Hesse. The certified Kellerwaldsteig quality trail leads hikers into the varied and uniquely beautiful nature of the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park and the surrounding nature park of the same name. It is recommended to divide the Kellerwaldsteig into 12 daily stages. A particular highlight of the route is Lake Edersee with its clear water. You also hike through rustic cripple forests, dense beech forests and some...
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrStage 1 of the "Kellerwaldsteig" long-distance hiking trail, Hesse. This is the first stage of the Kellerwaldsteig, a certified quality trail that runs for almost 160 kilometres through the Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park. The national park town of Frankenau marks the starting point of the 13 km long first section. On the way to the climatic health resort of Oberorke, you pass several castle ruins and a beautiful nature reserve in the Lengelbach valley. There are several places to stay...
- 2.0 (4)·Moderate·6.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrScenic hiking tour in Altenlothheim, Hesse. From the car park P11 National Park entrance "Koppe", follow the oak leaf hiking symbol through the magnificent Kellerwald-Edersee National Park. Highlights of the tour: - Heiligenstocktriesch forest - Shady forest paths - Chestnut triangle - Blessed path - Beautiful local flora & fauna
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Frankenau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Frankenau is Kellerwaldsteig. This trail is estimated to be 157.2 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Frankenau?
Frankenau: With an ascent of 4,754 m, Kellerwaldsteig has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Kellerwaldsteig Etappe 1: Frankenau - Oberorke with 324 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Frankenau?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Frankenau is Kellerwaldsteig with a 3.6-star rating from 6 reviews.