Best trails near Altenburg
4.6(23 reviews)
Altenburg: 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. Altenburg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Altenburg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (5)·Hard·18.7 km·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrSection of the "Habichtswaldsteig" premium hiking trail, Hesse. A fairytale route through forests and across fields, accompanied time and again by magnificent views of the surrounding valleys. Hikers with a particular interest in history will get their money's worth here: Schauenburg Castle and several other ruins are located along the way. At the destination in Bad Emstal, there are refreshment stops and the "Bad Emstal -Sand" railway station, so that the journey can be continued by...
- 4.9 (2)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. A fantastic circular hike, the highlight of which is the ruins of Falkenstein Castle in the middle of the forest. The Romanesque castle complex was built before 1346 and is located on the summit of the "Falkenstein" basalt dome. Highlights of the hike: - Ruins of Falkenstein Castle - Idyllic forest - Valley of the Ems stream
- 4.6 (11)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrCertified premium hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This route is one of the 8 Extratour circular routes in the beautiful Habichtswald Nature Park. It starts in the Bad Emstal spa gardens, near the Parkhotel. The route heads north towards the Sand district and later through the wonderfully fragrant rose and herb garden. This tour offers pretty much everything a hiker could wish for: forest edges, open, idyllic meadow landscapes and the beautiful Ems valley. A special...
- 3.6 (3)·Moderate·4.7 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. Altenburg Castle is a prehistoric hilltop settlement located near Niedenstein in the southern part of the Habichtswald Nature Park. The trail leads around the Altenburg plateau and to the neighbouring medieval Falkenstein Castle. Highlights of the hike: - Falkenstein Castle - Altenburg Castle - Beautiful forest paths
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The hike has some challenging sections, so you should bring a good level of fitness and sturdy shoes. It starts at the Bergcafé on Feriendorfstraße. You walk through the Emstal valley and to Altenburg Castle, where the ruins and the former curtain wall are still preserved. The route continues to Falkenstein, where you can rest and enjoy the view. Highlights of the hike: - Altenburg castle ruins - Emstal - Views from the...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Altenburg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Altenburg. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Altenburg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Altenburg is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 2: Firnsbachtal - Bad Emstal, which has a 4.5 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 18.7 km long with an elevation gain of 588 m.
What is the longest trail near Altenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Altenburg is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 2: Firnsbachtal - Bad Emstal. This trail is estimated to be 18.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Altenburg?
Altenburg: With an ascent of 588 m, Habichtswaldsteig Stage 2: Firnsbachtal - Bad Emstal has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Niedenstein - Altenburg - Elmshagen with 388 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Altenburg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Altenburg is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 2: Firnsbachtal - Bad Emstal with a 4.5-star rating from 5 reviews.
