Best trails near Sankt Gangolfskapelle
4.9(29 reviews)
Sankt Gangolfskapelle: 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. Sankt Gangolfskapelle: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Sankt Gangolfskapelle are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (8)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular route in the Rhön biosphere reserve, Bavaria. The circular route starts at the basalt lake and leads across meadows and forests via the Gangolfsberg to the Thüringer Hütte. There homemade Franconian specialities and refreshments can be enjoyed. The route back through the forest is quite leisurely. Highlights: - Basalt lake - Gangolfsberg - Thuringian hut
- 4.8 (10)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. A beautiful circular hike that leads mainly through the forest. You hike through the Gangolfsberg nature reserve to the Thüringer Hütte, the highest beer garden in the municipality of Ostheim v. d. Rhön. Highlights of the hike: - Devil's cellar - Gangolfsberg - Stop off at the Thüringer Hütte - Gretenrain and Lichtenstein nature reserve
- 4.3 (5)·Moderate·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrInteresting circular route in the Rhön biosphere reserve. A great hike through rustling forests, where a lot can be learned about forestry and real primeval forest. This is because there is no longer any forestry use in the natural forest reserve and the "Gangolfsberg" core zone is left entirely to its own devices. There is a car park at the starting point and a refreshment stop a little further on. Highlights: - Beautiful forests with old trees - Viewpoints
- 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...
- Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThe starting point is the "Haus der langen Rhön" information centre in Oberelsbach (405m). Follow the path in a northerly direction past the church (Rhönbasilika) to the miniature golf course, then follow the Schweinfurter Hausweg to the Rhönklubhütte Schweinfurter Haus (refreshments available). The Gangolfsberg nature trail begins here at the Schweinfurter Haus. You should bring stamina and sturdy shoes. After 500 metres, you will see a huge basalt column wall in front of you, which looks...
- Hard·16.7 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park near Gangolf, Bavaria This circular hiking trail is a great day hike on the border of the "Lange Rhön" nature reserve. The route provides insights into the history of the region and offers magnificent views. Highlights of the hike: - impressive rock formation of the basalt prisms - marvelling at early burial mounds - Stop off at the Thüringer Hütte
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Sankt Gangolfskapelle?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Sankt Gangolfskapelle. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Sankt Gangolfskapelle?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sankt Gangolfskapelle is Basaltsee - Gangolfsberg - Thuringian Hut, which has a 5.0 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 11.6 km long with an elevation gain of 375 m.
What is the longest trail near Sankt Gangolfskapelle?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sankt Gangolfskapelle 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 Sankt Gangolfskapelle?
Sankt Gangolfskapelle: 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 Oberelsbach and Hochrhön with 691 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Sankt Gangolfskapelle?
The most popular and difficult trail near Sankt Gangolfskapelle is The Buchonia Circular Route from Wüstensachsen (Rhön) with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
