Best forest trails in Marburg
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Marburg 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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- 4.5 (16)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hike near Marburg, Hesse. This loop starts at the historic, 36 metre-high Kaiser Wilhelm Tower. If you climb the 167 steps of the observation tower, you will be rewarded with a fantastic view of Marburg and the Lahn valley. This circular walk is also suitable for slightly older children. There are refreshment stops and a playground. Highlights of the hike: - Kaiser Wilhelm Tower (Spiegelslust Tower) - Pond swamp - Spiegelslust
- 4.8 (11)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular running tour in Marburg, Hesse. If you want to follow the route of the Marburg run, whether it is for walking or jogging, you can start at Südbahnhof West and follow the route. The route leads via Cappel and Gisselberg and takes you a long way along the beautiful River Lahn. Highlights of the tour: - Along the Lahn - Accessible by bus and train
- 3.8 (4)·Moderate·4.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in Marburg, Hesse. The C1 circular hiking trail of the Marburg Tourist and Beautification Association starts near St Elisabeth's Church, the oldest exclusively Gothic church in Germany. You leave the city via the Marbacher Weg and walk around the Wannkopf in a beautiful loop. Highlights of the hike: - St Elisabeth's Church - Elisabeth Fountain - Behring mausoleum - Quiet forest paths
- 4.6 (15)·Moderate·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail near Marburg, Hesse. This is a marvellous circular walk, the highlight of which is the ruins of Frauenberg Castle, built in 1252. Today, nature dominates the landscape around the castle ruins, but in the Middle Ages an important trunk road ran through the area. The route runs largely through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Frauenberg castle ruins - Frauenberg nature reserve near Beltershausen - Quiet forest paths
- 4.4 (13)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried circular route near Marburg, Hesse. This varied circular route leads via Dammühle, Ockershausen to Drei Linden, and Hasselhof. It starts at Wilhemsplatz, where it is possible to park. It goes through a hilly landscape with some ups and downs. The hiking sign is a black D1 in a yellow circle with a black border. Highlights of the hike: - Ockershausen - Drei Linden - Hasselhof - Dammühle - Sellhof - Sellhof - Hohe Leuchte
- 4.7 (8)·Hard·24.1 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrIdyllic section of the long-distance hiking trail "Lahnwanderweg", Hesse. At 24 kilometres, the seventh stage is the longest and most challenging section of the Lahnwanderweg trail. Once you have left Marburg behind you, you mostly hike through secluded meadows and fields, interspersed with small villages or idyllic wooded areas from time to time. Although there are places to stop for refreshments, you should definitely have enough water and provisions in your rucksack due to the length of...
- 4.9 (8)·Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail near Marburg, Hesse. Despite this loop leading over two small mountains - the Heidenkopf and the Muehlenberg - the route is very relaxed throughout. The hike runs almost continuously through the forest and includes one or the other view of the Lahn Valley. Highlights of the hike: - Muehlenberg - Heidenkopf - Heidenbach
- 5.0 (6)·Easy·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk near Marburg, Hesse. If you are looking for a nice, short route for a walk with dogs and/or children or for a relaxed jog in the forest, this is the right place for you. The route leads exclusively through the forest. Highlights of the walk: - child-friendly - dense forest - small forest lake
- 4.4 (8)·Easy·2.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk near Marburg, Hesse. In less than 3 kilometres, you will experience quite a bit of variety on this hike. You walk through shady, wooded sections and across pretty open landscapes. The highlight of the route is Weissenstein Castle. Highlights of the hike: - Child-friendly - Ruins of Weissenstein Castle
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Marburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Marburg is Von Marburg über Bad Endbach und Holzhausen. This trail is estimated to be 91.4 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Marburg?
Marburg: With an ascent of 1,994 m, Von Marburg über Bad Endbach und Holzhausen has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Von Marburg über Hatzfeld und Biedenkopf with 1,899 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Marburg?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Marburg is Lahnwanderweg stage 7: Marburg - Fronhausen with a 4.7-star rating from 8 reviews.