Best trails near Rechenfels
4.4(25 reviews)
Rechenfels: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 7 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. Rechenfels: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Rechenfels 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...
- 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
- 5.0 (4)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Hirschwald Nature Park around Kastl. From the car park at the end of Klosterbergstraße, the route first leads through Kastl, then up through the forest to Rechenfels. From here there are beautiful views of the Hirschwald forest. Via the Amberg mountain rescue service and the Kletteruhu, the route leads through the river valley and Gaishof back to the starting point. There are refreshment stops in Kastl. ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 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 Rechenfels?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Rechenfels. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Rechenfels?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Rechenfels 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 Rechenfels?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Rechenfels is Jurasteig Stage 7: Hohenburg - Kastl. This trail is estimated to be 17.5 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Rechenfels?
Rechenfels: 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 Erzweg Etappe 10: Heimhof - Kastl with 456 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Rechenfels?
The most popular and difficult trail near Rechenfels is Jurasteig Stage 7: Hohenburg - Kastl with a 4.1-star rating from 6 reviews.
