Best lake trails in Hanau
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Explore the most popular lake trails near Hanau 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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- 4.2 (41)·Moderate·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular route near Hanau, Hesse. This relaxed circular route runs through the Oberwaldsee nature reserve in Dietesheim, which is characterised by many picturesque bodies of water. Numerous species find a valuable habitat in the wetlands and can be observed from viewing platforms on the lakeshore. Highlights of the hike: - Oberwaldsee - Green Lake - Frankfurt Lake - Vogelsberg Lake - Varied flora and fauna - Stop off at the lake café (optional)
- 3.9 (18)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried 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...
- 3.4 (5)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular 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
- 2.2 (6)·Easy·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop trail near Hanau, Hesse. The Tistra Lake, a former gravel lake, is ideal for a relaxed walk or a short run. While the northern shore is lined with open landscapes, one often walks through the forest on the southern shore of the lake. Highlights of the route: - Tistra Lake - Untere Fasanerie in Klein-Anheim nature reserve - beautiful views
- Moderate·71 km·Est. 18.5–20 hrVaried long-distance hiking trail in the Spessart. In the Middle Ages, the Birkenhainer Straße was an important trade route between the Rhine and East Franconia - and at that time it was considered one of the most dangerous routes for merchants, as many robbers were up to mischief here! Today, of course, things are quieter here and a hike offers beautiful panoramic views, vast forests, moors with rare animals and plants and ramparts. The route is partly on near-natural paths and...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Hanau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Hanau is Birkenhainer Straße. This trail is estimated to be 71.0 km long.
Which lake 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 lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Hessische Apfelwein- und Obstwiesenroute: Rund um Hanau with 517 m of elevation gain.
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Attractions
Points of interest
- Burgruine
- Schneckenberg
- Schloss Philippsruhe
- Sprengturm
- Brunnenkranz der Klosterruine
- Ruine der Klosterkirche mit Sakristei
- Klosterruine Sankt Wolfgang
- Greifvogel-Flugschau
- Birkensee
- Klein-Auheimer See
- Wilhelmsbader Weiher
- Wasserturm Steinheim
- Brothers Grimm Memorial
- Highland-Rind
- Bärensee
- Historisches Karussell
- Historische Sonnenuhr "Alte Geibelschule"
- Wasserturm der historischen gräflichen Wasserkunst
- Mainpark Nizza
- Campingplatz Bärensee