Best trails near Russberg
4.7(16 reviews)
Russberg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 4 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. Russberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 3 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Russberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·22 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows stage 6 of the Alemannenweg and connects Fischbachtal with Höchst im Odenwald. Leaving Niedernhausen, the trail ascends through dense forests to the Nonroder Höhe and passes Wersau and Brensbach. Hikers cross open farmland toward the Otzberg, an extinct volcano topped by the Veste Otzberg fortress, before continuing past Hassenroth to enjoy panoramic ridge views extending across the Odenwald toward the Katzenbuckel. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and...
- 4.4 (3)·Hard·16.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. Starting from Neunkirchen, you walk round Fischbachtal. A cultural highlight is the imposing Lichtenberg Castle, which today houses living quarters and the local history museum, among other things. Highlights of the hike: - Small sea of rocks - Lichtenberg Castle - Lichtenberg bulwark - Heuneburg Castle - Summit of the Rimdidim
- Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. Four wonderful loop trails start at the small nature park car park in Ruhehain in Fischbachtal. Loop trail 2 (Spitzestein-Weg) first leads south to Nonrod, partly along roads. The way back is via the Russberg, far away from any roads through forest and meadows. Highlights of the hike: - Russberg - Forests and meadows - Nonrod
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Russberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Russberg is Rundwanderweg Fischbachtal 1 : Panoramaweg, which has a 4.6 star rating from 12 reviews. This trail is 14.0 km long with an elevation gain of 456 m.
What is the longest trail near Russberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Russberg is Alemannenweg Stage 6: Fischbachtal – Höchst im Odenwald. This trail is estimated to be 22.0 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Russberg?
Russberg: With an ascent of 661 m, Alemannenweg Stage 6: Fischbachtal – Höchst im Odenwald has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Neunkirchen, Rimdidim and Lichtenberg with 650 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Russberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Russberg is Alemannenweg Stage 6: Fischbachtal – Höchst im Odenwald with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
