Best wildlife trails in Schmitten
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Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Schmitten 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
- 4.3 (20)·Moderate·10.8 kmA rugged circular walk in the Taunus, Hesse Starting from the Tuttmannswald car park near Seelenberg, this route follows wonderfully dense forest paths, first past the Feldkopf and on to one of the most popular attractions in the Taunus: the 34-metre-high observation tower on the Pferdskopf. Once you have enjoyed the panoramic views from dizzying heights, the route continues to Treisberg (where you can stop for refreshments) and towards Finsterthal. From here, following the course of the...
- 4.7 (11)·Moderate·5.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The hike can be started either at the Eichholz hiking car park or at the Pferdskopf hiking car park. Great views accompany you, especially from the summit of the Pferdskopf. Highlights of the hike: - Pferdskopf with viewing tower - Great views over the Taunus
- 4.3 (7)·Moderate·2.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Taunus, Hesse. People used to ski on the Nordbahn - sometimes even without snow and on plastic mats, the remains of which are unfortunately still lying around in the countryside today. Today, the route offers a direct, and therefore quite steep, ascent to the highest mountain in the Taunus, the Großer Feldberg. Once at the top, there is plenty to discover: a falconry, the summit cross, the Brunhildis rock and a viewing tower. You can stop for a bite to eat at the...
- 3.0 (5)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike in the Hochtaunus region leads through beautiful forests and fields. The route starts near the Schützenhaus in Hunoldstal. The Meerpfuhl, an idyllic pond along the route, is a listed building. Highlights of the hike: - Meerpfuhl - "One hundred steps" - Hunoldstal
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Schmitten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Schmitten is Taunus: Seelenberg - Pferdskopf - Treisberg - Seelenberg. This trail is estimated to be 10.8 km long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Schmitten?
Schmitten: With an ascent of 460 m, Taunus: Seelenberg - Pferdskopf - Treisberg - Seelenberg has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Hunoldstal - Altweilnau - Merzhausen with 376 m of elevation gain.