Best lake trails in Melsungen

4.4(12 reviews)

Explore the most popular lake trails near Melsungen 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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#1 - Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 9: Melsungen - Bad Hersfeld
5.0 (1)·Moderate·49.4 km·Est. 11–12.5 hr
Stage 9 of the D-Route 9 (Weser - Romantic Road). The ninth stage of D-Route 9 starts in Melsungen, which is not called the "Romantic half-timbered town on the Fulda" for nothing. The route continues south along the Fulda via Malsfeld and Morschen to Rotenburg an der Fulda. Numerous museums, places to stop for refreshments and, of course, Rotenburg Castle invite you to linger. After a refreshment stop, the route continues via Ludwigsau to the stage destination of Bad Hersfeld. Highlights: -...
#2 - Melsung Loop M5
5.0 (5)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#3 - Melsungen - Ederesee - Bad Wildungen
5.0 (1)·Moderate·158.7 km·Est. 24 hr+
A beautiful tour around the Edersee with generally little traffic. Only two short sections on main roads, otherwise rather quiet. Gradients are all easily manageable, max. 10%. Due to the length, only recommended on warm days. The metres in altitude covered are around 1300.
#4 - Zum See Konnefeld
4.0 (1)·Easy·44.7 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hr
Easy MTB tour to the lake in Konnefeld. Also easy to ride on a gravel bike. Accessible by train and bus.
#5 - Soehre Trails
3.4 (2)·Moderate·55.5 km·Est. 15–16.5 hr
Popular mountain bike tour in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This is a moderate mountain bike tour over the most beautiful and playful trails in the Söhrewald. The highest point of the tour is the Stellberg. The route only passes a few villages, so you should have enough food and drink with you. Highlights of the tour: - Varied trails - Söhrewald - Stellberg (495 metres above sea level) - Stellberg lake - Rose animal park - Green Lake
#6 - Trailrunde Melsungen
3.9 (2)·Moderate·33.2 km
Trail-heavy tour around Melsungen. With very good riding technique, the route can also be mastered with a hardtail. A fully with 130 mm suspension travel is recommended. The trails are also feasible for an E-Fully. The route can be ridden almost all year round, provided there is no snow.
#7 - Zum Grünen See
Easy·36 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Easy MTB route without single trails
#8 - Wildsberg-Runde
Easy·38.1 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
Beautiful and not too difficult MTB tour over the Wildsberg.
#9 - Melsunger Rundwanderweg M6: Zum Wolfstein
Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#10 - Fulda-Radweg Etappe 4: Melsungen - Hann. Münden
Moderate·64.9 km·Est. 16–17.5 hr
Stage 4 of the Fulda Cycle Route. The last day's stage of the Fulda Cycle Path follows the Fulda from Melsungen to the third largest city in Hesse: Kassel. Karlsaue, Bugasee and Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe are just some of the numerous sights. From Kassel, the route continues through the Kaufunger Forest until it finally reaches Hann. Münden, where the Fulda flows into the Werra. Highlights: - Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel - Weser spring in Hann. Münden

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest lake trail in Melsungen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Melsungen is Melsungen - Ederesee - Bad Wildungen. This trail is estimated to be 158.7 km long.

Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Melsungen?

Melsungen: With an ascent of 2,921 m, Melsungen - Ederesee - Bad Wildungen has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Soehre Trails with 1,424 m of elevation gain.