Best forest trails in Achern

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Explore the most popular forest trails near Achern with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Achern - Hornisgrinde
4.9 (6)·Hard·10.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
Challenging hike on the Hornisgrinde, Baden-Württemberg. This popular and quite challenging route starts at Achern railroad station and leads through vineyards and cherry orchards on a sandy path to Gaishölle. In the forest, the route climbs uphill on mostly narrower paths, stepped via Hohritt, Breitenbrunnen to the B500. From there, the almost alpine trail begins along the western flank of the Hornisgrinde up to the summit. The Grinde hut with its deckchairs invites you to linger, as does...
#2 - Ins Achertal
3.9 (5)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
#3 - Bienenbuckel-Tour (MTB)
4.7 (5)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Popular mountain bike tour in the Black Forest Central/North Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This easy MTB tour leads through the varied landscapes between Achern and the Hornisgrinde. Through forest, vineyards and orchards you ride around the Bienenbuckel ("bee hump"). A relaxing break can be taken at the schnapps fountain on the Oberen Eck. Highlights of the tour: - Bienenbuckel Jockele Guck - Forest lake with water wheel - Vineyards - Detour to the Saint Anthony Chapel (optional) -...
#4 - Zur Quelle des Illenbaches
3.6 (3)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Picturesque, idyllic circular hike near Achern, Baden-Württemberg. This idyllic circular hike starts at the Illenau car park and leads through the Illenau forest, the Illenau cemetery (worth a visit) in the direction of Obersasbach and via the Illenkreuzwald to the source of the Illenbach. The forest path at the Waldsee takes you back to the starting point of the tour. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
#5 - Dreikirschenweg Großer Rundweg
5.0 (2)·Moderate·10 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
#6 - MTB: Herbst-Traumtour ab Achern
5.0 (1)·Hard·35.1 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hr
Recommended at the end of September / October. Tour with wonderful views and interesting sightseeing
#7 - In der Vorbergzone
5.0 (1)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
#8 - Dreikirschenweg Kleiner Rundweg
4.0 (1)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#9 - Heimatkundlicher Rundweg Fautenbach-Önsbach
4.3 (3)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#10 - Zwischen Achern und Sasbach
4.1 (2)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Achern?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Achern is MTB: Herbst-Traumtour ab Achern. This trail is estimated to be 35.1 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Achern?

Achern: With an ascent of 4,625 ft, MTB: Herbst-Traumtour ab Achern has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Achern - Hornisgrinde with 3,756 ft of elevation gain.