Best trails near Am alten Bahnhof Kastl
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Am alten Bahnhof Kastl: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 8 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. Am alten Bahnhof Kastl: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Am alten Bahnhof Kastl are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.1 (6)·Hard·17.5 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows stage 7 of the certified Jurasteig premium trail, connecting Hohenburg with Kastl on a scenic and hilly section through the Hirschwald Nature Park. The hike begins at the charming market square in Hohenburg and climbs immediately up onto the Jura plateau, offering a spectacular view back at the looming Hohenburg castle ruins. Passing the picturesque, walled 9th-century church of Saint Michael in Allersburg, the path winds through orchid-rich pine woods and across the...
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·24.5 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular cycle tour in the Hirschwald Nature Park, Bavaria. This almost 25-kilometre cycle tour runs alongside the Lauterach river and is perfect for switching off and relaxing. Although you occasionally pass smaller towns such as Allersburg or Ransbach, the route through the Lauterach valley is characterised by plenty of picturesque nature. Highlights of the tour: - Lauterach valley - Hohenburg bat house - Schmidmühlen brick castle
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrNatural section of the Erzweg long-distance hiking trail This hike takes you through forests and valleys, along picturesque waterways and through idyllic villages and towns steeped in history. The numerous historical and cultural sights make for an interesting and varied experience. Highlights: -Lauterachtal valley -Castl monastery complex -Kastl mountain
- 3.5 (2)·Moderate·15.8 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route follows the 8th stage of the certified Jurasteig quality hiking trail and leads from Kastl to Oberwiesenacker along a varied and historically significant section through the Hirschwald Nature Park. The hike starts at the large car park on the B299 in Kastl and initially heads towards Pfaffenhofen, from where a worthwhile detour of just a few minutes takes you to the 14th-century Schweppermannsburg. Passing a deer enclosure, you circle the Gemeindeberg on nature trails with sweeping...
- 4.8 (2)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Hirschwald Nature Park, Bavaria. Extensive fields, idyllic meadows, great views - this circular hike offers pretty much everything you could wish for from a hike in the Hirschwald. If you wish, you can make a detour to the monastery church of St Peter in Kastl. Highlights of the hike: - Rechenfels - Kastel - Lauterach valley - Gaishof
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hike with views far into the Upper Palatinate region. "Hiking between castles and volcanoes" is how the Kastl region advertises itself. This easy circular trail takes you to Rechenfels, from where you can enjoy the view of the picturesque Utzenhofer Valley. The hike then follows through a dense mixed forest, in which bizarre Jura rock formations appear again and again.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Am alten Bahnhof Kastl?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Am alten Bahnhof Kastl. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Am alten Bahnhof Kastl?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Am alten Bahnhof Kastl is Rechenfels-Schlaufe am Jurasteig, which has a 3.9 star rating from 6 reviews. This trail is 11.9 km long with an elevation gain of 367 m.
What is the longest trail near Am alten Bahnhof Kastl?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Am alten Bahnhof Kastl is Lauterachtal-Radweg. This trail is estimated to be 31.1 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Am alten Bahnhof Kastl?
Am alten Bahnhof Kastl: With an ascent of 611 m, Jurasteig Stage 7: Hohenburg - Kastl has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Jurasteig Stage 8: Kastl - Oberwiesenacker with 510 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Am alten Bahnhof Kastl?
The most popular and difficult trail near Am alten Bahnhof Kastl is Jurasteig Stage 7: Hohenburg - Kastl with a 4.1-star rating from 6 reviews.