Best forest trails in Hungen
3.4(22 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Hungen 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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- 4.4 (7)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hike near Hungen, Hesse. Lots of water and history await you on this loop, which can be done on foot or by bike. If you wish, you can take a short detour to the Limes Information Centre. Highlights of the hike: - Hungen Castle - Lake Trais-Horloffer - Upper miners' lake - Detour to the Limes Information Centre
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·48.6 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrScenic circular route near Hungen, Hesse. This is the route for the country tour organised by the "Germania 1912" e.V. Hungen club. It starts at the car park at the "Schaferstadt" town hall. The tour leads around the Reipperts and to Ulfa before returning to the starting point. Highlights: - Beautiful views of the countryside
- 3.5 (2)·Easy·26.4 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrVaried mountain bike tour near Lich, Hesse. This MTB route runs like a figure of eight between Nonnenroth, Lich and Arnsburg Abbey. The former Cistercian abbey was founded in 1174 and is still partially preserved today. Highlights of the route: - Lich Castle - Arnsburg Monastery - Valley of the Wetter - Seifenwiese and Luchsee nature reserve
- 1.1 (6)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hike near Hungen, Hesse. This is a beautiful forest hike around the three ponds north of Hungen. The route should also be easy to manage with slightly older children. If you are travelling by bus or train, there is a short access route from Hungen railway station. From the starting point, the route leads uphill through the forest to the beautiful, idyllic Three Ponds. The route follows the shore in a southerly direction back to the starting point. The route is suitable both...
- 2.7 (4)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrStarting in Nonnenroth, this path leads toward Villingen through a landscape defined by hedgerows and traditional orchard meadows. The trail surface consists primarily of wide, gravel-based tracks and consolidated soil paths. The route structure alternates between flatter stretches along the fields and steady climbs toward the plateau areas. Landscape openings occur frequently, revealing the topographical variety of the Hesse hinterland. Deciduous tree groups provide intermittent cover along...
- Moderate·16.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrScenic section of the route in the Vogelsberg nature region, Hesse The third stage of the Residenzenring starts in Hungen (if you wish, you can visit Hungen Castle again here). In the Horloff valley, the route continues along panoramic paths, meadows and fields and through rustling mixed forests. The stage finish is Laubach with its castle and several places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Hungen Castle - Panorama trails - Laubach Castle
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Hungen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Hungen is Winter CTF Hungen 2019 - 48 km. This trail is estimated to be 48.6 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Hungen?
Hungen: With an ascent of 1,058 m, Winter CTF Hungen 2019 - 48 km has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Nonnenroth - Lich - Arnsburg Monastery with 496 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Hungen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Hungen is Winter CTF Hungen 2019 - 48 km with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.