Best trails near Ostturm
4.2(50 reviews)
Ostturm: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 4 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. Ostturm: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 3 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ostturm are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (29)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrA fairly easy route with beautiful views of the Schloßberg, where at least 4 castles stood in the Middle Ages. A chequered history repeatedly led to the destruction of the buildings, and the remains that can still be seen today can be assigned to different eras. ---------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.1 (20)·Moderate·1.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly circular tour in the Steinwald Nature Park near Kemnath. The castle ruins of Waldeck, one of the oldest castle ruins in the Upper Palatinate, are enthroned on the Schloßberg. From here, there are great views of the Steinwald forest, the St. Ägidius castle chapel and the EWILPA (Edible Wild Plants Park) circular trail to explore.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Ostturm?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ostturm is Castle hill and castle ruins Waldeck, which has a 4.6 star rating from 29 reviews. This trail is 5.0 km long with an elevation gain of 163 m.
What is the longest trail near Ostturm?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ostturm is Goldsteig Alternative: Von der Ruine Weissenstein nach Neustadt a d W. This trail is estimated to be 49.4 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ostturm?
Ostturm: With an ascent of 1,362 m, Goldsteig Alternative: Von der Ruine Weissenstein nach Neustadt a d W has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Waldecker Rundwanderwege: Roter Punkt with 304 m of elevation gain.
