Best trails near Hohenstein
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Hohenstein: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 9 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. Hohenstein: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hohenstein are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (100)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried hike through the Hohenstein nature reserve, Lower Saxony. On this hike from the Kreuzsteinquelle car park, you should keep your eyes open to discover the eponymous cross stones along the way. The nearby natour.NAH.zentrum is also worth a visit, as is a detour to the Schillat Cave - a show cave with stalactite formations worth seeing. Highlights of the hike: - Cliffs of the Hohenstein - stunning views - Green Altar - Devil's Pulpit
- 4.0 (21)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThe Hohenstein Circular Walk takes walkers through the Weserbergland Nature Park to the impressive limestone cliffs of the Hohenstein. The trail winds its way through ancient beech forests, where rare plants such as wild garlic and rhododendrons grow. The cliffs have been a significant site for centuries and once served as a place of worship for the goddess Ostara among Germanic tribes. Visitors often enjoy the sweeping views from the plateau over the Weser Valley. The route offers a...
- 4.1 (30)·Moderate·14.8 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Weserbergland Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The HO7 circular trail in the Süntel offers great views of the Weserbergland and shady hiking trails through a mixed forest under strict nature conservation. Highlights of the hike: - Green altar - Devil's Pulpit - Hohenstein nature reserve - Views of the Weser Uplands
- 4.4 (19)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Weserbergland Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This hike leads in a large loop through the Hohenstein nature reserve (dogs must be kept on a lead and the paths must not be left). The ascent to Hohenstein is short but very steep. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful forest paths - Totental valley - Devil's Pulpit - Views over the Weserbergland
- 4.1 (10)·Hard·20.3 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPanoramic circular route in the Weserbergland, Lower Saxony. This beautiful circular route starts in Welliehausen and leads through the Süntel to Hohenstein, past Hohenacken and Osterberg. From there, great views over the Weserbergland can be enjoyed. The last section from the Süntel Tower is a pretty steep descent and leads back to the "Waldgaststätte" at the Süntel Tower, which is a nice refreshment stop. Highlights of the hike: - Devil's Pulpit - Green altar - Bakeder Berg - Great views
- 3.3 (8)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail in the Weserbergland. This route starts at the Baxmannbaude hiking car park. It leads to the striking rock and popular Teufelskanzel viewpoint. From here you have a great view over the Weserbergland. Highlights of the hike: - Devil's Pulpit - Green altar - Hike around the Hohenstein
- Hard·27.2 km·Est. 8–9 hrThis route follows stage 11 of the Weserbergland-Weg, connecting Rohrsen (Hamelin) with Rohdental on the longest and most spectacular section of the entire trail. The hike leads through the forested Süntel hills up to the Hohe Egge and the Süntel Tower before reaching the Hohenstein Cliffs—a legendary viewpoint situated directly on striking rock formations. Passing the Baxmannbaude (open seasonally on weekends) and Lower Saxony's only natural waterfall, the path continues past the Schillat...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Hohenstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Hohenstein. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Hohenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hohenstein is Kreuzstein Route, which has a 4.6 star rating from 100 reviews. This trail is 7.7 km long with an elevation gain of 259 m.
What is the longest trail near Hohenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hohenstein is Welliehausen - Steinbergen. This trail is estimated to be 32.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hohenstein?
Hohenstein: With an ascent of 943 m, Welliehausen - Steinbergen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Weserbergland-Weg Stage 11: Hameln - Rohdental with 934 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hohenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hohenstein is Welliehausen - Gruener Altar -Teufelskanzel Circular Route with a 4.1-star rating from 10 reviews.
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