Best forest trails in Neuenstein
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Neuenstein 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
- 4.4 (5)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hike in the Knüll Nature Park, Hesse. Very suitable as a leisurely loop to take a deep breath and enjoy nature as well as for a relaxed walk with the whole family. This loop is particularly beautiful in spring and summer, when everything is in bloom and green. Highlights of the hike: - Rare plants and herbs - iron mountain - beautiful views
- 4.4 (3)·Moderate·14.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in Hesse A varied circuit up the Eisenberg, the highest mountain in the Knüllgebirge. It takes you across meadows and through rustling forests and you will find many historical and archaeological traces. From the Borgmann tower, you have a good view of the Knüllgebirge landscape, the Habichtswald forest and the Kaufunger Wald forest.
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Knüll Nature Park, Hesse. This 12-kilometre loop starts in Gittersdorf. From here it goes via Obergeis to the Kreuzeiche and back through the forest. There is a 3 km climb up to the Kreuzeiche and then you can enjoy a rest in the refuge. The route passes under the motorway at one point (tunnel). Highlights of the hike: - Varied field and forest paths - Cross oak
- Moderate·24.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrA short loop along the Breitenbach and Asbach streams and along the Fulda and Geis rivers. You can also start the route from Bad Hersfeld. The route runs along the small Breitenbach stream, initially across small fields that turn into forest meadows and finally into the forest. The path climbs steadily but not too steeply. Once you reach the ridge, you leave the Hählgans farm with its idyllic location and the Stellerskuppe a few hundred metres off the path and soon cross the "Kurze Hessen"...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Neuenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Neuenstein is Rund ums Geistal. This trail is estimated to be 46.2 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Neuenstein?
Neuenstein: With an ascent of 870 m, Rund ums Geistal has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Eisenberg-Siegelweg with 363 m of elevation gain.