Best trails near Spannweite
4.5(114 reviews)
Spannweite: 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. Spannweite: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Spannweite are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (38)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This almost 10 km circular hike starts at the Römersteine car park. It can be a little crowded right by the Felsenmeer, especially at weekends and when the weather is nice. Another highlight is the bird nature trail, which is maintained by the Reichenbach bird conservationists. Highlights of the hike: - Sea of rocks - Felsberg nature reserve near Reichenbach - Bird nature trail
- 4.7 (32)·Moderate·3.9 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Great Sea of Rocks near Lautertal is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park. There is a lot to discover here, especially for families; the unique stone landscape consisting of mighty boulders is a real adventure playground. Highlights of the hike: - family-friendly - Large sea of rocks - Owl tower - Stop off at the Koboldklause (seasonal, note opening times)
- 4.5 (15)·Hard·15.3 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis spectacular route leads through the front Odenwald and connects two of the most famous landmarks in the Bergstraße region. The trail opens up the famous Felsenmeer near Lautertal-Reichenbach and leads up to the Melibokus (517 m), the highest mountain on the Hessian Bergstraße. The route is a challenging mix of steep forest trails, historic cobbled paths and the granite boulders of the Felsenmeer. A central highlight is the ascent through the huge rock formations, past Roman artefacts...
- 4.7 (13)·Hard·28.6 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrForest and culture-rich section of the Nibelungensteig, Hesse. This is the first stage of the long-distance hiking trail "Nibelungensteig". Breathtaking mountain ranges, idyllic valleys and magnificent viewpoints characterise this hike, the starting point of which can be reached by train and bus. Highlights of the hike: - Historic old town of Zwingenberg - Mountain church - Local history museum - Summit of the Melibokus - View of the Rhine plain - Sea of rocks - Lindenfels Castle - Dragon...
- 4.3 (8)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful loop in the Odenwald sea of rocks with start and finish in Reichenbach. Most hikers need between 2 and 2.5 hours for this route. Highlights of the hike: - 18 rocky seas of granite, gneiss and quartz diorite blocks - Felsberg nature reserve - Giant's chair - Goblin hermitage
- 4.6 (5)·Moderate·30.3 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrPopular cycle or mountain bike tour in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This is a route full of highlights. From Auerbach Castle, the route leads over the Melibokus to the Felsenmeer and past several viewing towers. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Auerbach Castle - Kirchberg cottage - Beautiful views - Ohlyt Tower - sea of rocks - Observation tower on the Melibokus
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·42 kmBased on its classical model in ancient Greece, the race is a straight-ahead marathon and is therefore unique in Germany. It runs in a north-south direction from the northernmost municipality in the district of Darmstadt-Dieburg to the southern border in the Odenwald, crosses it and finishes a few kilometres further south at one of the most popular excursion points in the Hessian Odenwald.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Spannweite?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Spannweite. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Spannweite?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Spannweite is Lautertal-Staffel: L1 Felsenmeer-Rundweg, which has a 4.4 star rating from 38 reviews. This trail is 9.3 km long with an elevation gain of 368 m.
What is the longest trail near Spannweite?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Spannweite is Nord-Süd-Marathon. This trail is estimated to be 42.0 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Spannweite?
Spannweite: With an ascent of 1,584 m, Heppenheim nach Seeheim-Jugendheim has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Nibelungensteig Stage 1: Zwingenberg - Lindenfels with 1,387 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Spannweite?
The most popular and difficult trail near Spannweite is Felsenmeer – Melibokus – Riesenstuhl with a 4.5-star rating from 15 reviews.
