Best trails near Großer Pfaffenstein
4.7(6 reviews)
Großer Pfaffenstein: 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. Großer Pfaffenstein: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Großer Pfaffenstein are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This hike begins at Reichenbach Monastery, which was founded by the Benedictines in 1118 and today has a monastery tavern, among other things. You walk into the forest via Hochgart and past the Großer Pfaffenstein. You often walk directly alongside the Harsbach stream. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic forest - Harsbach stream - Großer Pfaffenstein - Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Reichenbach...
- 5.0 (4)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The start and finish of this circular hike is in the tranquil village of Wald. The trail leads across fields and meadows into the forest. You hike through this for around 5 kilometres, passing the Großer Pfaffenstein, a striking rocky peak. More than half of the route runs along unsurfaced hiking trails. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest - high proportion of paths - Great Pfaffenstein
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·21.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route is the 11th stage of the Goldsteig Southern Route, a long-distance hiking trail in Germany, and runs from Reichenbach to Falkenstein. The trail features moderate climbs through dense forests, passes the Pfaffenstein granite natural monument and continues past the ruins of Lobenstein Castle. After passing through Zell, walkers tackle stony sections and the mystical Lauberberg, characterised by boulders, before the final ascent to Falkenstein Castle. Accommodation is in local...
- Moderate·1.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This is a beautiful forest hike that leads to the Großer Pfaffenstein. Although the route is rather short at less than 2 kilometres, you should bring a bit of stamina with you: The first 300 metres are quite steep. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic forest paths - Great Pfaffenstein
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Großer Pfaffenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Großer Pfaffenstein is Pfaffenstein trail, which has a 4.0 star rating from 1 reviews. This trail is 7.7 km long with an elevation gain of 230 m.
What is the longest trail near Großer Pfaffenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Großer Pfaffenstein is Goldsteig South Route Stage 11: Reichenbach - Falkenstein. This trail is estimated to be 21.6 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Großer Pfaffenstein?
Großer Pfaffenstein: With an ascent of 860 m, Goldsteig South Route Stage 11: Reichenbach - Falkenstein has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Pfaffenstein loop (Wd02) with 236 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Großer Pfaffenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Großer Pfaffenstein is Goldsteig South Route Stage 11: Reichenbach - Falkenstein with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
