Best forest trails in Hanau

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#1 - Spessart Trail "Niederrodenbacher Barbarossaquelle and Monastery Ruins"
3.9 (18)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Varied circular route in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. The route starts at the Klosterruine car park and leads through the forest to the old forestry office with the forest shop, where there is a good selection of regional products to buy (note opening hours). The undisputed hike highlights are the Wolfgang monastery ruins and the Barbarossa spring. Past the vineyards and through the "Niederrodenbacher Steinbrüche" nature reserve, the trail returns to the starting point. There is...
#2 - Orchard meadow Gallenberg and Dietesheimer Lakes
3.9 (8)·Moderate·5.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
#3 - Loop to the Old Trees
4.0 (8)·Easy·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Barrier-free circular route in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. Pure nature, the ruins of a monastery worth seeing and a nice forest shop - all this awaits hikers on this circular route. Accessibility: The paths are surfaced and lead either along level forest tracks or over tarmac and are therefore suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Highlights of the hike: - Rote Lache nature reserve by Wolfgang - Forest shop at the Wolfgang forestry office - Detour to the Wolfgang monastery...
#4 - Along Main and Kinzig from Hanau
4.1 (8)·Moderate·14.8 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Varied walk in Hanau, Hesse. This route runs around Hanau's city centre and mainly directly along the Kinzig and Main rivers. It is worth visiting Philippsruhe Castle Park with its museum and Grimms Märchenreich (Grimm's Fairytale Kingdom). The loop is also suitable for family walks. There is a car park at the starting point and the Heinrich-Fischer-Bad bus stop. There are opportunities for refreshments at the castle park. Highlights of the walk: - Philippsruhe Palace - Mainpark Nizza -...
#5 - Wolfgang - Rundwanderweg Keiler
4.6 (4)·Easy·8.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Relatively short loop that passes the Hanau-Wolfgang forestry office, Hanau's tallest tree and the ruins of St Wolfgang's monastery.
#6 - Alte Fasanerie Wildlife Park Loop
4.8 (6)·Easy·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
#7 - Im Kurpark Wilhelmsbad
4.0 (3)·Easy·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
Highlights of the hike: - Historical carousel - Wilhelmsbad castle ruins - Hessian Doll Museum
#8 - Wolfgang: Maple loop
3.4 (5)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Popular circular hike in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. From the hiking car park, the trail leads to the St. Wolfgang monastery ruins and past the Wolfgang forester's lodge. Other stops along the way include the Barbarossa spring and the Hubertus shooting lodge. The route is accessible by public transport. Highlight of the hike: - St Wolfgang monastery ruins - Barbarossa spring - Beautiful forest paths
#9 - Hessische Apfelwein- und Obstwiesenroute: Rund um Hanau
4.0 (1)·Moderate·36 km·Est. 8.5–9 hr
Hiking trail symbol: red apple on a white background with a green curved arrow
#10 - 5-Sterne-Wanderweg Bruchköbel
5.0 (1)·Hard·29.5 km·Est. 7–7.5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Hanau?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Hanau is Birkenhainer Straße. This trail is estimated to be 71.0 km long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Hanau?

Hanau: With an ascent of 1,644 m, Birkenhainer Straße has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Hessische Apfelwein- und Obstwiesenroute: Rund um Hanau with 517 m of elevation gain.