Best trails near Altenburg
4.2(13 reviews)
Altenburg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 3 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 3 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
- 4.6 (11)·Moderate·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrHistorical hike in the Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. The hike begins at the castle car park of the former orangery. The trail leads uphill through the park on beautiful paths in beech forests towards Steckelberg Castle. The ascent to the ruins of Steckelberg Castle, the ruins of a hilltop castle near Ramholz, begins at a large crossroads. From there, the trail leads back to the crossroads and downhill again through Ramholz Castle Park. Back in the valley, the actual park with its beautiful...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·24.5 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Spessart The hike begins in the small town of Schlüchtern at the railway station. Here you first walk through the picturesque town centre with its pretty alleyways lined with half-timbered houses. However, the hike takes its name from the castles along the way. The first castle you pass is called Brandstein. It is inhabited, but the museum can be visited by prior arrangement. This is followed by the ruins of Steckelberg dating from the 14th century. The controversial...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Altenburg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Altenburg is “Ramholzer Castle Park and Steckelberg Castle” Spessartspur, which has a 4.6 star rating from 11 reviews. This trail is 6.0 km long with an elevation gain of 174 m.
What is the longest trail near Altenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Altenburg is Drei-Burgen-Weg. This trail is estimated to be 24.5 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Altenburg?
Altenburg: With an ascent of 761 m, Drei-Burgen-Weg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Von Schwarzenfels zur Steckelburg with 637 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Altenburg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Altenburg is Drei-Burgen-Weg with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
