Best horse riding trails in Hesse
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Explore the most popular horse riding trails in Hesse 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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- 4.8 (3)·Moderate·16.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular hike in the Rhine-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike leads to Jagdschloss Platte, a former hunting lodge that is now used as a restaurant and event venue. As you take the same route there and back, the route can easily be shortened if necessary. Highlights of the hike: - Platte hunting lodge - Theißtal nature reserve in Niedernhausen - Beautiful forest paths
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful route leads from the Naturfreundehaus Guenthersmuehle around the Alteburgshoehe and past the Geiersberg. You walk along the edge of the forest and through the forest. Within the first half of the hike, a few meters of elevation are gained. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Kasselgrund - Geiersberg - Alteburgshoehe - Friends of nature house Guenthersmuehle
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. Forests, fields and meadows accompany you on this almost 8 km long route from Beerfelden to Hüttenthal. If you wish, you can take a detour to the Marbach reservoir. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic woodlands - field landscapes - Hüttenthal dairy
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·23.5 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrPopular day ride in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The Big Sky Ranch is a member of the Westerwald-Taunus zu Pferd e.V. and is a good starting point for day or trail rides to other trail riding centres in the region. This 23-kilometre riding route leads via the Weilburg-Hirschhausen zoo to the André Braunfels horse farm in Altenkirchen. The route runs mainly on very quiet field and forest paths, although you do have to cross roads a few times or ride on a cycle path along a road...
- 3.0 (2)·Hard·21.2 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrNatural circular trail around Elgershausen, Hesse. From Katzenfurt railway station, the route follows the Historic Huguenot Hiking Trail, mostly through forest. The route along the Talbach stream to the highlights of Lichtenstein Castle and the Ulmbach Dam is particularly beautiful. You return to the starting point via Holzhausen and Daubhausen. Highlights: - marvellous forest - Lichtenstein Castle - Ulmbach dam
- 3.0 (3)·Moderate·35.4 km·Est. 10–11 hrVaried bike tour in Biebermünd, Hesse. The Alteburg (a settlement dating back to Celtic times) and two wonderful trail sections are the cultural and sporting highlights of this route. The route runs mainly on paved and unpaved forest paths. The section of the route in the Roßbach district partly corresponds to the course of the "Biebergrund Mountain Bike Marathon". After the start at the village community centre in Roßbach, you immediately ride uphill to the Katzenberg and on to the...
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular bridle path in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark, Hesse. The Big Sky Ranch belongs to Westerwald-Taunus zu Pferd e.V. and is a popular starting point for rides to other trail riding centres in the region. At around 13.5 kilometres, this day ride is one of the shorter tours. The route is characterised by quiet woodland, fields and meadows. A few roads, usually with little traffic, have to be crossed. The ride ends at the Westerwald horse ranch in Neunkirchen. Highlights of the...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest horse riding trail in Hesse?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest horse riding trail in Hesse is Rund um Gaudernbach. This trail is estimated to be 57.9 km long.
Which horse riding trail has the most elevation gain in Hesse?
Hesse: With an ascent of 1,693 m, Rund um Gaudernbach has the most elevation gain of all of the horse riding trails in the area. The next highest ascent for horse riding trails is Ritt durch das Lahntal with 1,311 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult horse riding trail in Hesse?
The most popular and difficult horse riding trail in Hesse is Big Sky Ranch - André Braunfels Horse Farm in Altenkirchen with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
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