Best wildlife trails in Reinhardswald Nature Park
The Rheinhardswald is the largest closed forest area in Hesse. It has also been recognised as a "European Prime Butterfly Area" and is one of the most species-rich biotopes in Europe.
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- 4.7 (8)·Easy·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Reinhardtswald Nature Park, Hesse. The Sababurg primeval forest nature reserve is the oldest of the protected areas in Hesse. A total of three circular hiking trails lead through the primeval forest, of which the red/woodpecker circular trail is the longest. The trail starts at the Drecktor car park, from where you can walk along natural paths around the Kuhberg nature reserve. Despite the short distance, hikers can look forward to all kinds of...
- 3.9 (2)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThe Eco Trail Mining Holzhausen Reinhardswald consists of 3 sections and leads through the former colliery sites of Gahrenberg, Kleeberg and Osterberg. The route leads through the beautiful landscape of the southern Reinhardswald. Along the route, hikers will find information boards providing information about the former collieries and how mining has shaped the landscape. You can download the flyer here: https://eco-pfade.de/fileadmin/eco_pfad_holzhausen/Flyer_Eco_Pfad_Bergbau_Holzhausen.pdf
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Reinhardswald Nature Park, Hesse. Several Eco-Path pilgrimage routes lead to the pilgrimage site of Gottsbüren, which has been a popular pilgrimage destination since 1330. This circular trail runs via the Sababurg, where you can visit the castle ("Sleeping Beauty's Castle"), the zoo or take a detour to the Sababurg primeval forest nature reserve, depending on your preference. Highlights of the hike: - Gottsbüren pilgrimage site - Sleeping Beauty Castle...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best wildlife trail to hike in Reinhardswald Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife trail to hike in Reinhardswald Nature Park is Jungle Sababurg - loop trail (red/woodpecker), which has a 4.7 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 4.2 km long with an elevation gain of 86 m.
What is the longest wildlife trail in Reinhardswald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Reinhardswald Nature Park is Eco path pilgrimage routes Gottsbueren 4: Sababurger Weg. This trail is estimated to be 11.9 km long.
How many wildlife trails are in Reinhardswald Nature Park?
There are 7 wildlife trails in Reinhardswald Nature Park.These wildlife trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 27 AllTrails community reviews.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Reinhardswald Nature Park?
Eco path pilgrimage routes Gottsbueren 4: Sababurger Weg has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 343 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Eco path pilgrimage routes Gottsbüren 5 "Hofgeismarer Weg", which has 310 m of elevation gain.
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