Best trails near Gaillenreuth
4.5(51 reviews)
Gaillenreuth: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 10 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Gaillenreuth: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Gaillenreuth are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.7 (27)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrStart: Tourist Information Gößweinstein, accessible by bus and train/parking nearby Highlights: - Pilgrimage basilica of the Holy Trinity in Gößweinstein - Esper cave - Gaillenreuth Castle with refreshment stops - Sachsenmühle beer garden directly on the river with a beautiful panorama - Historic Gößweinstein Castle
- 3.9 (11)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular and scenic circular trail in Franconian Switzerland, near Gößweinstein, Bavaria, Germany. The route starts in the village of Gößweinstein and leads across fields and meadows via Ludwigshöhe to Leutzdorf. The Esper cave is located in the middle of the forest. The route continues to Burggaillenreuth and from there begins the descent into the Wiesental valley. Now you walk along the river (Wiesent). The leisurely descent is now followed by a final ascent via the Felsensteig trail back...
- 4.4 (7)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrWonderful circular hike in Bavaria. The loop starts at the car park near the 'Abzw. Burggailleinreuth' bus stop, so you can easily get there by public transport. It goes in a loop through the forest around the Ellersberg. You should have a good basic level of fitness and be a little sure-footed. There is a restaurant with a beer garden near Gailleinreuth Castle. The Moggaster Höhle cave is closed to the public. Highlights: - Gaillenreuth Castle
- 4.9 (2)·Hard·50.9 km·Est. 13–14 hrA popular cycle tour with great views in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. A beautiful tour for cycling. The route leads to Pretzfeld and through the beautiful old town centre of Ebermannstadt towards Streitberg. The route then continues along the Wiesent river to Gößweinstein. The beautiful basilica in the pilgrimage town of Gößweinstein is well worth a visit. There are also refreshments available. You return to Obertrubach via Etzdorf and Weimersberg. Highlights of the tour: - Hagenbach...
- 4.7 (2)·Moderate·61.8 km·Est. 15–16.5 hrGreat cycle tour from Kirchehrenbach car park. Along proper cycle paths to Pretzfeld and through the beautiful old town centre of Ebermannstadt to Streitberg. The route then continues along the Wiesent next to the river to Behringersmühle. From here it goes up the mountain along the road to Gößweinstein. The beautiful basilica in the pilgrimage town of Gößweinstein is well worth a visit. Food and drink are also provided. The route then continues along the plateau on roads with little traffic...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·52.5 km·Est. 13.5–15 hrVaried cycle tour in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria. This cycle tour has something for everyone: mighty castles and castle ruins, idyllic river valleys, dense forests, imposing rock formations and museums worth seeing. Pottenstein or Pretzfeld, for example, are suitable starting points. Highlights of the tour: - Pottenstein Castle with castle museum - Goßweinstein Castle - Yew forest nature reserve near Goßweinstein - Neideck castle ruins - Valley of the...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Gaillenreuth?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Gaillenreuth. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Gaillenreuth?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Gaillenreuth is Esperhöhle Cave, which has a 4.7 star rating from 27 reviews. This trail is 10.9 km long with an elevation gain of 379 m.
What is the longest trail near Gaillenreuth?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Gaillenreuth is Kirchehrenbach - Gößweinstein - Trubachtal. This trail is estimated to be 61.8 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Gaillenreuth?
Gaillenreuth: With an ascent of 1,581 m, Franz-Josef-Kaiser-Weg Fernwanderweg: Walberla-Hohenmirsberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is From Wiesental to Pottenstein and Pretzfeld with 1,186 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Gaillenreuth?
The most popular and difficult trail near Gaillenreuth is Durch das Wiesenttal zur Oswaldhöhle und Riesenburg nach Behringsmühle with a 4.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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