Best trails near Heidelstein
4.5(53 reviews)
Heidelstein: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 13 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. Heidelstein: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 13 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Heidelstein are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.1 (19)·Hard·18.3 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrClose-to-nature premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This extra tour, characterised by a lot of peace and seclusion, has its starting point at the Moordorf car park. From there, the tour leads along well-signposted boardwalks and paths once through the Rotes Moor nature reserve, which is part of the Rhön UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The tour is marked with a red "R" on a white background. The entire tour around the largest raised bog in Hessen shines with solitude and...
- 4.1 (5)·Hard·55 km·Est. 16.5–18.5 hrPopular mountain bike tour in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park This challenging MTB tour leads to four peaks in the Rhön. A good level of fitness is required as there are many climbs to conquer. There are rest and refreshment stops. Highlights of the tour: - Himmeldunkberg - Kreuzberg - Heidelstein - Wasserkuppe - Red moor
- 4.3 (13)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. This hike in the Lange Rhön leads to the Heidenstein, which is visible from afar thanks to its transmitter mast. The source of the Ulster is located on the north-western slope of the almost 1000 metre-high peak. Highlights of the hike: - Heidelstein - Kesselrain nature reserve - Beautiful views over the Bavarian Rhön
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·50.9 km·Est. 16–17.5 hrStarting in the air cure resort of Wüstensachsen, the Buchoniarundweg explores the core of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Rhön. The route is marked by a black "B" logo and is best split into two or three daily stages, with regional inns and guesthouses providing overnight stops along the way. Walking across the open plateau of the Lange Rhön, hikers encounter natural highlights like the Schafstein basalt boulder field, the quiet boardwalks of the Schwarzes Moor, and the cascading Eisgraben...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·59.1 km·Est. 18–20 hrVaried cycle tour in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. This tour can be started in Sondernau or Wüstensachsen, for example. Several nature reserves, including the Stirnberg nature reserve near Wüstensachsen and the Lange Rhön nature reserve, line the route. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Wasserkuppe - Heidelstein - Lange Rhön nature reserve
- 4.2 (2)·Moderate·15.8 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrWooded circular hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park near Oberelsbach. The beautiful circular hike leads from the Schornhecke via the Heidelstein to the Holzberghof, where you can stop for refreshments, and back again via the Hohe Dalle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train (Schornhecke car park/bus stop)
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·31.4 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrA tour that leads partly along the Hochrhönstraße, which is characterised by a pleasant elevation profile in an otherwise hilly landscape. We recommend taking a short break in the Schwarzes Moor nature reserve, leaving the bikes behind and exploring the boardwalk on foot.
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·22.2 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrPremium hiking trail and section of the Hochrhöner (eastern route) The route leads through forests and across wide open spaces in the Lange Rhön nature reserve. In the Black Moor, you can take a circular boardwalk and enjoy the unique landscape in peace. At the height of the Red Moor, the certified premium hiking trail splits into an eastern and a western route. If you want to follow the western route, stick to the Kuppenrhön routes, while the Lange-Rhön routes lead eastwards. Highlights: -...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Heidelstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Heidelstein. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Heidelstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Heidelstein is Red Bog Trail, which has a 4.1 star rating from 19 reviews. This trail is 18.3 km long with an elevation gain of 625 m.
What is the longest trail near Heidelstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Heidelstein is Sondernau - Wasserkuppe - Heidelstein. This trail is estimated to be 59.1 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Heidelstein?
Heidelstein: With an ascent of 2,133 m, Sondernau - Wasserkuppe - Heidelstein has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rhöner Extrem Wanderevent with 2,011 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Heidelstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Heidelstein is Red Bog Trail with a 4.1-star rating from 19 reviews.