Best river trails in Emmerthal
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Explore the most popular river trails near Emmerthal 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
- 4.6 (12)·Easy·6.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Weserbergland Nature Park, Lower Saxony. Hämelschenburg Castle, a beautiful moated castle and important Weser Renaissance building, is one of the most famous attractions in the Weserbergland region. The ET8 circular hiking trail starts at this very castle and leads through fields, forests and meadows via Amelgatzen and through the Emmer valley. After the hike, we recommend a visit and/or guided tour of Hämelschenburg Castle. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·19.5 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows stage 10 of the Weserbergland-Weg, connecting Emmerthal with Rohrsen on the outskirts of Hamelin on a cinematic section. The hike leads through the Hellberg ridge via Hagenohsen and Völkershausen to Hastenbeck, a historic village that once served as the filming location for the Edgar Wallace mystery. Via the open forest and meadow paths of the Schecken ridge, the trail eventually reaches the destination of Rohrsen, where a visit to the historic old town of Hamelin and its...
- 3.3 (5)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Weserbergland Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This circular tour, which is accessible all year round, leads from Hämelschenburg Castle once around the Baßberg. The route is signposted with a blue "ET 5" on a yellow background. Highlights of the hike: - Hämelschenburg Castle - Beautiful field and forest paths
- Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route follows stage 9 of the Weserbergland-Weg, connecting Lüntorf with Emmerthal on a culturally significant section. From the Ottenstein Plateau, the trail leads via Amelgatzen down into the Emmer Valley to the magnificent Hämelschenburg Castle. Considered one of the most important examples of Weser Renaissance architecture, the estate invites hikers to rest in its expansive gardens and visit the castle church. The final stretch follows natural paths along the edge of the forest until...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Emmerthal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Emmerthal is Weserbergland-Weg Stage 10: Emmerthal - Hameln. This trail is estimated to be 19.5 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Emmerthal?
Emmerthal: With an ascent of 543 m, Weserbergland-Weg Stage 10: Emmerthal - Hameln has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Weserbergland-Weg Stage 9: Lüntorf - Emmerthal with 304 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Emmerthal?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Emmerthal is Weserbergland-Weg Stage 10: Emmerthal - Hameln with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.