Best forest trails in Kaufungen
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Kaufungen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 3.8 (7)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrCharming circular route around Niederkaufungen, Hesse. The Kaufunger Wald Nature Park circular trail 25 starts at the Setzebach hiking car park. From there, the trail leads uphill along the edge of the forest or through shady woodland to the Wahlebach stream. The Grimmsteig trail finally takes you back through the forest past the Stiftswald resting forest. Highlights: - Quiet paths - Wahlebach stream - RuheForst Stiftswald
- 4.4 (4)·Easy·1.3 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrRelaxed tour around the Steinertsee lake near Kaufungen, Hesse. A lovely circular route for the whole family, which leads around the Steinertsee open-cast mining lake. Start is at the car park. The circular route can be walked or cycled and is suitable for the whole family. There is a fairytale trail to the north of the lake and in the warmer months, the miniature steam railway runs in the park on the model railway club's layout. Highlights: - Leisure centre - Steinertseepark - Table tennis...
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·3.4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in Kaufunger Wald, Hesse. The start and finish of circular hiking trail 29 is the Naturfreundehaus Oberkaufungen (Lossetalhaus). From here, you walk under the main road into the Kaufungen Forest. The family-friendly route is marked with a yellow 29 in a circle. Highlights of the hike: - Eduard Dilling hut - Buddelvalten oak tree - Child-friendly route - idyllic forest
- 4.1 (2)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Saufang circular trail (circular trail 15 of the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park) starts at the DRK-Klinik tram stop. The route runs for less than 10 kilometres through the Kaufung Forest - ideal for a walk or run. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest paths - Oberkaufungen
- 3.6 (2)·Easy·7.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFascinating nature excursion in Hesse. This beautiful route leads into the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park. The start is in Oberkaufungen at the Alte Schule museum. It heads northwards, parallel to the Losse river, towards the Eilenbach stud farm. The nature here is unique, offering cherry orchards of cultural and historical significance and is criss-crossed by very different natural areas. These form the basis for the region's great biodiversity. The poppy blossom in particular always...
- 3.6 (4)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrEnchanting hiking trail around Kaufungen, Hesse. The panoramic trail offers a varied mix of historic buildings in the town and views of the surrounding countryside. There are wonderful views of the town and the Lossetal valley. Depending on how many breaks you take, you can allow 3 to 5 hours for the loop. Highlights of the tour: - Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park - Steinertsee leisure centre - Lossetal valley
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Kaufungen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Kaufungen is Eco-Pfad Oberkaufungen. This trail is estimated to be 14.2 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Kaufungen?
Kaufungen: With an ascent of 296 m, Kasselsteig Etappe 7 has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Niederkaufungen: Rundweg 25 with 281 m of elevation gain.
