Best trails near Hillenberg
5.0(11 reviews)
Hillenberg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 5 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Hillenberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hillenberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.8 (6)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried circular hike around Roth in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park. Highlights: - Waterfall at the Eisgraben - Women's cave - Idyllic silver lake in the basalt quarry near Roth - Rhön Park with adventure playground and numerous places to stop for refreshments - "Rother Kuppe on the tower" viewpoint ------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
- 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...
- Hard·47.6 km·Est. 13.5–15 hrFrom Urspringen (fire station) on cycle path via Sondheim, Nordheim, Fladungen, Oberfladungen to Melpers. From here on a gravelled path, or column path of the former GDR border. The rest of the way to Ellenbogen (Eisenacher Haus) is on a tarmac road. From Ellenbogen, take the Hochrhöner hiking trail via Frankenheim to the Dreiländereck. Dreiländereck to the Hillenberg on a tarmac road. From here to Roth on a gravelled forest path. Short tarmac section to the turn-off to Silbersee. From here...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Hillenberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hillenberg is Hillenberg - Roth - Silbersee, which has a 4.8 star rating from 6 reviews. This trail is 15.0 km long with an elevation gain of 504 m.
What is the longest trail near Hillenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hillenberg is The Buchonia Circular Route from Wüstensachsen (Rhön). This trail is estimated to be 50.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hillenberg?
Hillenberg: With an ascent of 1,904 m, The Buchonia Circular Route from Wüstensachsen (Rhön) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is MTB-Rundkurs: Urspringen - Ellenbogen with 1,423 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hillenberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hillenberg is The Buchonia Circular Route from Wüstensachsen (Rhön) with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
