Best backpacking trails in Fulda
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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Fulda 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
- 5.0 (4)·Easy·51.2 km·Est. 12–13 hrStage 2 of the Fulda Cycle Route. The second section of the Fulda Cycle Path starts in the cathedral city of the same name. It is worth lingering here for a while, as Fulda has numerous other sights to offer in addition to the cathedral, such as the city palace and St Paul's Gate. The route continues along the Fulda past Schlitz, Niederaula and finally to the day's destination of Bad Hersfeld. Highlights: - historic town centre of Schlitz - Eichhof Castle
- 3.4 (4)·Moderate·20.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular pilgrimage route near Fulda, Hesse. From the Fulda Cathedral, the route initially follows the signs for the Way of St. James (Rhönclub). Below the Johannesberg priory, the pilgrimage routes split: The Way of St. James continues to Würzburg. The Way of St. James continues to Frankfurt. Highlights of the hike: - Cathedral in Fulda - German Fire Brigade Museum Neuenberg - Propstei Johannesberg
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·70 km·Est. 17.5–19 hrStage 11 of the D-Route 9 (Weser - Romantic Road). The eleventh stage of D-Route 9 starts in beautiful Fulda, which has a lot to offer as a baroque, university and episcopal city. Whether it's the city castle, palace or St Paul's Gate, you could actually spend the whole day here. But you should still save some time for today's section, as it takes you through the Rhön and the Spessart Nature Park with its marvellous views. The cycle tour mostly leads through idyllic countryside and only...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Fulda?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Fulda is Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 11: Fulda - Burgsinn. This trail is estimated to be 70.0 km long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Fulda?
Fulda: With an ascent of 1,371 m, Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 11: Fulda - Burgsinn has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Fulda-Radweg Etappe 2: Fulda - Bad Hersfeld with 717 m of elevation gain.