Best trails in Gersfeld
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Looking for the best walking trails in Gersfeld? Whether you're getting ready to hike, cycle, trail run, or explore other outdoor pursuits, AllTrails has 37 picturesque trails in the Gersfeld area. Discover hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from fellow outdoor enthusiasts.
Explore one of 11 easy walking routes in Gersfeld, with child-friendly routes for your next family outing. Venture outdoors and learn more about the area's historic sites or take a break from the hustle and bustle along the many tree-lined paths surrounding Gersfeld. Perfect for little feet, paws, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts of any skill level.
Top trails
- 4.7 (49)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. From the hiking car park, the Feldbach stream accompanies you to the Kaskadenschlucht gorge. In the Rotes Moor nature reserve, you walk partly along the moor nature trail. There is a refreshment stop at the Haus am Roten Moor at the Moordorf hiking car park. Highlights of the hike: - Red Moor nature reserve - Feldbach stream with cascading gorge - Moor nature trail
- 4.7 (29)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrFairytale circular hike in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. The Red Moor is the second largest raised bog in the UNESCO Rhön Biosphere Reserve. This route takes you around the reserve. The moor nature trail takes you through the marvellous Red Moor nature reserve. With fantastic views, this trail can be started from the Moorsdorf car park. Highlights of the hike: - Rotes Moor nature reserve - Moor nature trail - Mathesberg - View over the moor lake (viewpoint)
- 4.2 (16)·Easy·3.2 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular winter hiking trail in the cross-country skiing park at the Rote Moor (Rhön), Hesse. The winter hiking trail runs from the Moordorf car park on a level, rolled track through the Rotes Moor nature reserve. Attention skiing! At the end of the hike, the Haus am Roten Moor provides food and drinks from the Rhön (note opening times!). Highlights of the hike: - Moor lake - Moor boardwalk - Lookout tower - Red Moor National Park
- 4.5 (21)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Hessian Rhoen Nature Park, Hesse. Rhoen loop trail 4 begins at the Fuldaquelle car park. The route around the Wasserkuppe runs in sections on the extra tour Guckaisee and enchants with many great views. Beautiful views of the Werra open up from the Abtsrodaer Kuppe. The distant views from the Wasserkuppe are also especially pretty. Highlights of the hike: - Fulda spring - Wasserkuppe - Gliding Museum - geological educational trail - Abtsrodaer Kuppe
- 4.8 (20)·Hard·20.6 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. All kinds of peaks characterised by great views and idyllic bodies of water line the path on this Rhön extra tour. It takes you high up to the peaks of the Wasserkuppe and Pferdskopf and past the Guckaisee lake (where you can swim) and the Fulda spring. Highlights of the hike: - Views from the Pferdskopf - Source of the Fulda - Lake Guckaisee - Schafstein nature reserve near West Saxony
- 4.1 (19)·Hard·18.3 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrClose-to-nature premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This extra tour, characterised by a lot of peace and seclusion, has its starting point at the Moordorf car park. From there, the tour leads along well-signposted boardwalks and paths once through the Rotes Moor nature reserve, which is part of the Rhön UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The tour is marked with a red "R" on a white background. The entire tour around the largest raised bog in Hessen shines with solitude and...
- 4.9 (16)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. Pure nature is the name of the game on this six and a half kilometre loop. You walk through pretty little wooded areas, idyllic fields and through the 1.5 kilometre long cascade gorge. Sturdy footwear is recommended! Highlights of the hike: - Feldberg - Cascade Gorge - Beautiful forest edges
- 4.4 (10)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrChild-friendly hike in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This route leads to the Wasserkuppe, the highest mountain in the Rhön and also the highest elevation in Hesse. Many family-friendly attractions await here, including summer toboggan runs and Hesse's highest climbing forest. Even though it is usually crowded with visitors up here, the views from the summit of the Wasserkuppe are excellent. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments on the Wasserkuppe. Highlights of the...
- 4.0 (9)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrOfficial hike through the Rotes Moor nature reserve near Gersfeld in Hesse. For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. There are also refreshment stops in Langenhain. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Fulda. The hiking trail starts at the Haus am Roten Moor, which provides additional information about the nature reserve in an attractive way. The symbol for the hike is a white four on a blue background. The route then runs within the nature...
- 4.0 (13)·Easy·8 kmPopular cross-country ski trail in the cross-country park at Rote Moor (Rhön) Easy cross-country ski trail between Schwedenwall car park and Moordorf car park. Ideal trail for beginners with easy descents and ascents. It only gets a little faster towards the Schwedenwall car park. Highlights of the trail: - Beginner-friendly - marvellous views of the Gersfeld basin - Spruce forest of the Kesselstein
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Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails in Gersfeld?
There are plenty of things to do on Gersfeld's hiking trails. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 28 hiking trails, 8 trail running trails, 7 snowshoeing trails, and more.
What is the longest trail in Gersfeld?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Gersfeld is Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6: Wasserkuppe - Bayerischer Wald. This trail is estimated to be 641.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Gersfeld?
Gersfeld: With an ascent of 20,882 m, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6: Wasserkuppe - Bayerischer Wald has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is European Long-Distance Trail E6 with 20,439 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail in Gersfeld?
The most popular and difficult trail in Gersfeld is Guckaisee with a 4.8-star rating from 21 reviews.
Are there camping trails available in Gersfeld?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 6 camping trails in Gersfeld and the most popular is Guckaisee with an average 4.8 star rating from 21 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Gersfeld?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 8 running trails in Gersfeld and the most popular is Cascade Gorge and Rotes Moor from Sandberg with an average 4.6 star rating from 52 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Gersfeld?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 biking trails in Gersfeld and the most popular is Gersfeld - Findlos - Wüstensachsen with an average 3.0 star rating from 1 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Gersfeld?
Yes, there are 22 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Gersfeld, including Cascade Gorge and Rotes Moor from Sandberg, Red Bog Loop, Rhoen Loop Trail 4: Wasserkuppe, Guckaisee and Red Bog Trail.
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Gersfeld?
Yes, there are 11 trails with scenic viewpoints in Gersfeld, including Cascade Gorge and Rotes Moor from Sandberg, Red Bog Loop, Rotes Moor Winter Hiking Trail, Guckaisee and Red Bog Trail.
Are there any trails with castles in Gersfeld?
Yes, there are 3 trails with castles in Gersfeld, including Fulda-Radweg Etappe 1: Gersfeld - Fulda, Rhön-Rundweg 3 Gersfeld and Gersfeld - Findlos - Wüstensachsen.
Are there any trails with weather shelters in Gersfeld?
Yes, there are 9 trails with weather shelters in Gersfeld, including Cascade Gorge and Rotes Moor from Sandberg, Red Bog Loop, Rotes Moor Winter Hiking Trail, Red Bog Trail and Rhön-Rundweg 4 Moordorf.
Are there any trails with springs in Gersfeld?
Yes, there are 11 trails with springs in Gersfeld, including Rhoen Loop Trail 4: Wasserkuppe, Guckaisee, Red Bog Trail, Himmeldunkberg and Rockenstein and Fulda-Radweg Etappe 1: Gersfeld - Fulda.
Are there any trails with historical ruins in Gersfeld?
Yes, there are 4 trails with historical ruins in Gersfeld, including Red Bog Loop, Hochrhönstraße und Rotes Moor, Gersfeld - Findlos - Wüstensachsen and Jakobusweg-Nebenweg Heufurt-Kreuzberg.
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