Best lake trails in Gersfeld
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Explore the most popular lake trails near Gersfeld 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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- 4.6 (50)·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
- 4.8 (21)·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
- 4.0 (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...
- 4.4 (13)·Moderate·4.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic circular route in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This is a very beautiful and scenic circular route that leads up to the Große Nalle. Close to the mountain there is also an idyllic, disused basalt quarry with a small lake. In the past, basalt was often quarried in the Rhön. After work ceased, the pits filled with water and are now basalt lakes, which are not always easy to find. A highlight of this lake is the stone ramp that leads right up to the water. Above the lake,...
- 3.9 (5)·Easy·38.5 km·Est. 9.5–10 hrStage 1 of the Fulda Cycle Route. The first day's stage of the Fulda Cycle Path starts at the source of the Fulda, which is located on the Wasserkuppe. As the highest elevation in Hesse, the Wasserkuppe offers a magnificent view of the Rhön. Following the Fulda, you cycle downhill via Gersfeld with its historic old town and wildlife park via Eichenzell to the cathedral city of Fulda. Highlights: - Gersfeld: historic market square, wildlife park - Renaissance castle in Eichenzell - Fulda:...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·22.9 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrPremium hiking trail and section of the Hochrhöner (western route) If you walk along this certified premium hiking trail at the right time of year, you can see the gentian in bloom; it leads through forests and past chapels and huts where you can rest. Highlights: - Aviation memorial - Milseburg Castle - Celtic rampart
- 4.7 (9)·Moderate·13.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. Both the starting and finishing points can be reached by bus and train (bus stop Schwedenschanze or Oberbach - information centre). There are refreshment stops at the start and end of the hike. Highlights of the hike: - Wildflecken - Detour to the Schwedenschanze
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·46.5 km·Est. 14–15 hrVaried mountain bike tour in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. You can easily travel to this tour by bus and train; the starting point of the route is located directly at Gersfeld railway station. The route initially heads north via Oberhausen. On the way back, you cycle close to the Bavarian border. Highlights of the tour: - Moor lake in the Rotes Moor nature reserve - Wickerser Hute - Gersfeld baroque castle
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Gersfeld?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Gersfeld is Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6: Wasserkuppe - Bayerischer Wald. This trail is estimated to be 641.3 km long.
Which lake 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 lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is European Long-Distance Trail E6 with 20,439 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Gersfeld?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Gersfeld is Guckaisee with a 4.8-star rating from 21 reviews.
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