Best forest trails in Grünberg
3.5(11 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Grünberg 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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- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·24 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrCulturally rich stretch of road in Upper Hesse The first stage of the Residenzenring begins in Grünberg and leads westwards across meadows and fields. It goes via Wirberg and into the Wieseck valley, through forests where you can discover burial mounds and through the Wetter valley. There are refreshment stops in Lich. Highlights: - Barrows - Lich Castle - Lich local history museum
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·51.3 km·Est. 13–14 hrOfficial route of the permanent CTF. You can find further details directly from the organiser: https://www.rsc-gruenberg.de/ The route leads via Stangenrod, Lumda, part of the Rabenauer Höhenweg to Rüddingshausen, past the so-called "Black Sea" to Homberg/Ohm. The Homberger Hainmühle can be seen as a stopover at kilometre 29 of the 52 km route. From there, the tour leads via Schadenbach, Weitershain, Atzenhain and Lehnheim back to the Grünberger Sporthotel. The route remains signposted all...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·71.3 km·Est. 18.5–20.5 hrCulturally rich long-distance hiking trail in the Vogelsberg nature region in Upper Hesse The Residenzenring connects the residences of Laubach, Grünberg, Lich and Hungen in the north-west of the Vogelsberg. There are numerous historical sights to discover along the way: castles, monasteries, half-timbered houses, medieval old towns and churches await hikers, as does the beautiful Upper Hessian landscape. The hiking sign is a red crown on a yellow background. The direction of travel and...
- Hard·219.5 km·Est. 24 hr+Official route of the RTF RSC Grünberg cycle marathon. This route follows the 220-kilometre cycle marathon route of the RSC Grünberg RTF (cycle touring event), a traditional organised cycling event. Designed exclusively for racing bikes, this is an extreme endurance challenge. The route is almost entirely tarmac and follows public roads on a huge loop through the hilly landscape of Hesse, which probably includes parts of the Vogelsberg. Success on this route depends entirely on excellent...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Grünberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Grünberg is RTF RSC Grünberg – Marathon Route 220 km. This trail is estimated to be 219.5 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Grünberg?
Grünberg: With an ascent of 4,058 m, RTF RSC Grünberg – Marathon Route 220 km has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is RTF RSC Grünberg – 155km route with 2,890 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Grünberg?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Grünberg is Residenzenring (Fernwanderweg) with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.