Best trails near St James' Church
4.5(220 reviews)
St James' Church: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 6 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. St James' Church: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near St James' Church are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.7 (185)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrHistorical circular route in Bavarian Middle Franconia in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria. From the car park at the Eselsbrücke, it first goes through the idyllic Tauber Valley before you reach the old city wall. This is followed once around the historic old town with many ancient sights and beautiful views of the Bavarian half-timbered town. Finally, it goes through the castle garden, the monastery courtyard, and the market square again. The route is accessible by bus and...
- 4.8 (19)·Moderate·3.4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Frankenhöhe Nature Park, Bavaria. The W1 circular trail invites you to discover the romantic Tauber Valley between Rothenburg and Detwang. Numerous historical attractions await along the way, including several churches, the historic castle garden and the late medieval Judengasse in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Highlights of the hike: - Detwang - Tauber Valley - Old town of Rothenburg with town wall - St James' Church - Franciscan church with wooden altar - St Peter...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·50.1 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrStage 14 of the D-Route 9 (Weser - Romantic Road). The 14th day tour of D-Route 9 covers almost 50 kilometres from Bad Mergentheim to the Tauber wine village of Creglingen. There, the cultural landscape trail invites you to enjoy the magnificent views of the municipality and the surrounding area. The route continues via Tauberscheckenbach with the historic Salznersmühle mill to the stage destination of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the Frankenhöhe Nature Park. Highlights: - Bad Mergentheim...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·20.6 km·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrCultural section of the Romantic Road long-distance hiking trail Across meadows, open fields and wildflower meadows, this hike takes you along picturesque waterways and through idyllic villages and towns rich in history. The numerous historical and cultural sights make for an interesting and varied experience. Highlights: -Münsterseen recreation area -Bathing lake of Münster -Old town of Rothenburg
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near St James' Church?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near St James' Church is Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Old City Wall with Battlements Circular Route, which has a 4.7 star rating from 185 reviews. This trail is 8.5 km long with an elevation gain of 273 m.
What is the longest trail near St James' Church?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near St James' Church is Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 14: Bad Mergentheim - Rothenburg ob der Tauber. This trail is estimated to be 50.1 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near St James' Church?
St James' Church: With an ascent of 1,115 m, Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 14: Bad Mergentheim - Rothenburg ob der Tauber has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Insingen - Rothenburg - Bettenfeld Runde with 720 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near St James' Church?
The most popular and difficult trail near St James' Church is Romantische Straße Etappe 7: Creglingen - Rothenburg with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Barockgarten
- Marktplatz
- Spitalkirche Heiliger Geist
- St James' Church
- Double Bridge over the Tauber River
- Plönlein
- Feuerleinserker
- Streichwehr beim Faulturm
- Thomasturm
- Gerlachschmiede
- ehem. Skisprungschanze Engelsburg
- Strafturm
- St John's Church
- Blick über das Taubertal
- Franziskanerkirche
- Campingplatz Tauberromantik
- Tauber-Idyll
- St.-Wolfgangs-Kirche
- Faulturm
- Toppler Little Castle