Best forest trails in Korbach
4.1(11 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Korbach 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
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail near Korbach, Hesse. The Korbacher fissure is one of the most important archaeological monuments in Hesse. Numerous fossils were found in the 20 m deep and up to 4 m wide crevice that can be dated back to the Upper Permian. Display boards provide information about the fossil finds. From here you hike through beautiful field landscapes to the Marbecktal. Around the airfield you walk back to Korbach. Highlights of the hike: - Marbeck Valley - Korbach...
- 3.9 (2)·Hard·18 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular circular hike from Korbach, Hesse. First you walk through the historic old town of Korbach, where you can visit the Wolfgang Bonhage Museum, for example. Here you can marvel at 250-million-year-old fossils from the Korbach Column, evidence of historic gold mining, baroque Joseph paintings from the "Alte Waage", as well as exhibitions on gold, iron and copper mining. After the informative break, you walk across fields, meadows and forests to Goldhausen. Via the gold trail on the...
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·20.9 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular geological nature trail near Korbach, Hesse. On the Korbach geological trail, you can follow the history of the earth and learn how today's landscape was formed here. There are karst phenomena to discover on the Korbach plateaus and the remains of medieval mining. An abundance of orchids and rare dry grassland plants also await you. Highlights of the hike: - Nature trail - Remains of medieval mining - Rare plants - Karst formations worth seeing - Eisenberg (Germany's largest gold...
- Hard·38.8 km·Est. 10–11 hrBeautiful, varied route near Korbach, Hesse. A beautiful route with a varied landscape that offers beautiful views, especially along the Eder. The route can only be completed in this form - through the Edersee - when the water level is low. The K32 can be used as an alternative. Highlights of the route: - Varied landscape - Views across the Eder - Rich in views
- Hard·210.2 km·Est. 24 hr+Official route of the cycle marathon. This legendary 3-lake cycle marathon is regarded as one of the toughest endurance tests for racing cyclists in the region. The route connects three large bodies of water (Aartalsee, Krombachtalsperre, Seeweiher) and represents a serious, all-day challenge that requires maximum fitness and mental strength.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Korbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Korbach is 3-Lakes Cycling Marathon 2020. This trail is estimated to be 210.2 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Korbach?
Korbach: With an ascent of 4,247 m, 3-Lakes Cycling Marathon 2020 has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Korbach - Waldeck with 1,019 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Korbach?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Korbach is On the gold trail with a 3.9-star rating from 2 reviews.