Best river trails in Melsungen

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Explore the most popular river 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 - Melsunger Rundwanderweg M9: Zur Weltkugel
5.0 (1)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#4 - Oberellenbach - Pommer - Homberg - Gensungen
4.0 (2)·Moderate·82.9 km·Est. 20.5–22.5 hr
Varied cycle tour in the Knüll Nature Park, Hesse. Moderate cycle tour into the Knüll. Mainly on side roads with little traffic. The gradients are also not too difficult, a maximum of 10%. The route is accessible all year round and is also very suitable for e-bikes. Highlights of the tour: - Hombergen - Melsungen
#5 - 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.
#6 - Melsunger Rundwanderweg M2
5.0 (1)·Moderate·15.3 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#7 - Melsunger Rundwanderweg M8
4.0 (1)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Varied hiking trail in Melsungen, Hesse.
#8 - Melsungen - Spangenberg
3.7 (2)·Moderate·35.7 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Easy tour without trails; can also be ridden on a gravel bike. Gradients up to 16 %.
#9 - Adelshäuser Rundweg A4
4.0 (1)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
#10 - 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest river trail in Melsungen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Melsungen is Oberellenbach - Pommer - Homberg - Gensungen. This trail is estimated to be 82.9 km long.

Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Melsungen?

Melsungen: With an ascent of 1,617 m, Oberellenbach - Pommer - Homberg - Gensungen has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Bärlauchrunde with 1,577 m of elevation gain.