Best trails near Melibokus
4.4(136 reviews)
Melibokus: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 14 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. Melibokus: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 14 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Melibokus are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (27)·Hard·19.5 km·Est. 6–7 hrPopular circular route in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This hike to Auerbach Castle is an insider tip in the region. With a marvellous view of the surrounding area, the route leads from Zwingenberg to the Melibokus, the highest mountain on the Bergstrasse in southern Hesse. Most of the route leads through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Auerbach Castle - Zwingenberg Old Castle - Zwingenberg Old Town - Melikbokus - Great views
- 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...
- 4.2 (26)·Moderate·4.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hike in the UNESCO Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The "Not-Gottes-Kapelle" hiking car park is the starting point for this route. Beautiful forest paths lead up to the summit of the Melibokus, the highest mountain on the Bergstrasse in southern Hesse. There is a refreshment stop at the observation tower. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Summit of the Melibokus - observation tower
- 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...
- 4.5 (21)·Hard·31.9 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrChallenging MTB tour in the UNESCO Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. From the starting point in Alsbach, the route leads through the Hasselbach Valley up to Hubertus-Schröder-Blick and on through the Balkhausen Valley past Heiligenberg Castle. After crossing the Stettbacher Tal valley, the route runs above the Lufthansa Training Centre into the Ober-Beerbacher Tal valley. After the Märchenteich pond, the trail leads to Hutzelstraße and on to Kuralpe. The highest point of the tour...
- 4.2 (14)·Hard·6.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This route offers a wide range of landscapes; sometimes it goes through the forest, along pretty little streams, then again through meadows and vineyards. Fantastic views open up from the summit of the Melibokus. Highlights of the hike: - Vineyards - Zwingenberg - Summit of the Melibokus
- 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
- 4.8 (5)·Moderate·3.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly hike in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hesse. This beautiful hike starts at Alsbach Castle, whose almost 20 metre-high keep is used as a lookout tower. There are refreshment stops at the starting point and at the lookout tower on the Melibokus. Highlights of the hike: - Child-friendly - Alsbach Castle - Summit of the Melibokus - Observation tower on the Melibokus
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Melibokus?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Melibokus. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 7 hiking trails, 6 mountain biking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Melibokus?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Melibokus is Zwingenberg: Auerbach Castle and Melibokus, which has a 4.7 star rating from 27 reviews. This trail is 19.5 km long with an elevation gain of 727 m.
What is the longest trail near Melibokus?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Melibokus is Pfungstadt - Erlensee - Melibokus - Zwingenberg - Bickenbach. This trail is estimated to be 34.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Melibokus?
Melibokus: With an ascent of 1,387 m, Nibelungensteig Stage 1: Zwingenberg - Lindenfels has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is MTB Circuit Nördliche Bergstraße with 1,270 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Melibokus?
The most popular and difficult trail near Melibokus is Zwingenberg: Auerbach Castle and Melibokus with a 4.7-star rating from 27 reviews.
