Best hard trails in Schlüchtern
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Explore the most popular hard trails near Schlüchtern 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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- 4.6 (2)·Hard·21.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrCharming circular hiking trail in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. The nature reserves "Hundsgraben bei Elm und Weinberg", "Am Stein bei Elm" and "Giebel bei Elm" are particularly scenic. History buffs will enjoy a detour to the medieval Brandenstein Castle. Highlights of the hike: - Schlüchtern - Optional detour to Brandenstein Castle - Hundsgraben nature reserve near Elm - Weinberg and Giebel nature reserve near Elm
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·20.9 km·Est. 6–6.5 hr1st stage of the Eselweg long-distance hiking trail in Hesse. The first stage of the long-distance hiking trail begins in Schlüchtern (south-east Hesse). The route begins in the valley of the River Kinzig and is marked throughout. It soon climbs out of the town. Open landscapes keep Schlüchtern in view for a long time until the hike finally enters the dense Spessart forest. Beautiful views over the Spessart heights often come into view. The route passes through the villages of Hohenzell and...
- 4.7 (2)·Hard·17.7 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. Several nature reserves are located directly along the trail, including the vineyard near Hohenzell. You can stop for a bite to eat at the "Zur Krone" inn. In Schlüchtern, you walk directly along the Kinzig river. Highlights of the hike: - Schlüchtern - Bernhardswald forest - Herholzer Gable - Kinzig - Wall meadow
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·24.5 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Spessart The hike begins in the small town of Schlüchtern at the railway station. Here you first walk through the picturesque town centre with its pretty alleyways lined with half-timbered houses. However, the hike takes its name from the castles along the way. The first castle you pass is called Brandstein. It is inhabited, but the museum can be visited by prior arrangement. This is followed by the ruins of Steckelberg dating from the 14th century. The controversial...
- 3.1 (3)·Hard·112.8 km·Est. 24 hr+Popular long-distance hiking trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Hesse/Bavaria. The Eselsweg is a high-altitude trail whose history of use probably goes back over two thousand years. Only a few villages lie along the route through the Hessian Spessart Nature Park and the Spessart Nature Park. The trail owes its name to the donkey caravans that transported salt from Bad Orb to Miltenberg in the Middle Ages. The starting point of the hike can be reached by bus and train. Highlights of the...
- 2.0 (2)·Hard·24.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrVaried circular hike in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. Starting in Schlüchtern, you hike through the Hessian Spessart via Elm and Kautz. There are some wooded sections, but you mainly walk through open landscapes. Highlights of the hike: - Schlüchtern - Breitefeld - Wallroth - Hundsgraben nature reserve near Elm