Best forest trails in Oberaula
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Oberaula 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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- 3.9 (3)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Knüll Nature Park, Hesse. This circular hike in Rotkäppchenland leads to the Eisenberg near Oberaula. The route is marked with a yellow O3 on a green background and most hikers need between four and four and a half hours to complete the loop. Highlights of the hike: - View from the summit of the Eisenberg (636 m) - historic "Dreimärker" boundary stone - Refreshment stop at the Eisenberg mountain inn - Borgmann Tower viewing tower with views of the Rhön,...
- Easy·16.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr3rd stage of the Rotkäppchenland railway cycle path, Hesse. The cycle path between the railway station in Neustadt(Hessen) and Niederaula leads right through the fairytale-like Little Red Riding Hood Land in northern Hesse. The Brothers Grimm collected their fairy tales here and in other places in the region. Fairytale fans should plan a stop at the Fairytale House in the old town centre of Neukirchen or at the house of the Grimms' grandfather in Weißenborn. The third and final stage of...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Oberaula?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Oberaula is Rotkäppchenland Railway Cycle Route Stage 3: Oberaula - Niederaula. This trail is estimated to be 16.3 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Oberaula?
Oberaula: With an ascent of 355 m, Hike O3 - From Oberaula to Eisenberg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Olberode - Wasserfall Christerode with 161 m of elevation gain.
