Best river trails in Marburg
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Explore the most popular river 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 (27)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular city walk in Marburg, Hesse. Over 5 kilometres, this route connects many of Marburg's most popular sights. You walk across the Lahn meadows and the Lahnauen and pass the market square with the city's historic town hall. Highlights of the route: - Lahnwiesen - Market Square - Landgrave's castle - St Elisabeth's Church
- 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
- 4.5 (12)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike near Marburg, Hesse. This hike leads almost exclusively through the forest. After just under 2 km, you reach the mausoleum built in honour of the Marburg researcher and entrepreneur Emil von Behring. On the way back, you walk through the Teufelsgraben nature reserve, a deeply incised valley that provides a habitat for rare animals and plants. Highlights of the hike: - Behring mausoleum - Teufelsgraben nature reserve - Side trip to Marburg Landgrave's Castle (optional)
- 3.3 (6)·Hard·36.4 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrChallenging mountain bike tour near Marburg, Hesse. The route starts in Marburg Wilhelmsplatz, from where it follows the Lahn for a short distance and then crosses a road to the city forest. There is a first descent here before you cycle back up over the dome of the Kirschlehrpfad towards Neuhöfe. Be careful: here you have to pass a narrow, blocked singletrail on a steep slope. The route continues through a beautiful section of forest and past the Dammühle with its beer garden. A few...
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·50.5 km·Est. 14.5–16 hrPopular long-distance hiking trail in Burgwald, Hesse This route is a certified premium hiking trail that leads from Marburg to Frankenberg. In addition to remote forest meadows, mystical moors, forests and babbling brooks, there are historic town centres, half-timbered villages and castles to discover - a perfect balance between nature and culture. There are always lovely rest stops and refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the hike: - 10 possible extra tours - Town hall in...
- 4.9 (2)·Hard·18.7 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrSection of the Burgwald Trail in the Burgwald forest, Hesse The first stage begins in the university town of Marburg, and this alone is worth the journey. From there, the trail passes the house of the painter Otto Ubbelohde and leads to Oberrosphe, the oldest village in the Burgwald region. Highlights: - St Elisabeth's Church Marburg - St Michael's Chapel Marburg ("Michelchen") - Quarry near Wehrda - Ubbelohde village museum
- 3.7 (3)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrIdyllic walk through the Peterswald forest from Dammmühle, Hesse. The Dammühle is a historic, listed watermill near Marburg. Today, the site is a hotel and restaurant where you can stop for a bite to eat before or after the walk. From there, the circular route leads through the beautiful Peterswald forest to Allersberg. The last part of the route runs along the nature trail with many informative information boards about the forest, flora and fauna. Highlights: - Dam mill - Peterswald...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Marburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Marburg is Burgwald Trail. This trail is estimated to be 50.5 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Marburg?
Marburg: With an ascent of 1,601 m, Burgwald Trail has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Marburg - Teufelsgraben - Spiegelslust with 1,065 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Marburg?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Marburg is Gert-Siebert-Weg with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.