Best historic site trails in Gaggenau

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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Gaggenau 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 - Murgleiter Etappe 1: Gaggenau - Gernsbach
4.3 (13)·Hard·14.3 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hr
A scenic section of the Murgleiter long-distance hiking trail. This natural hike goes along breathtaking rock formations and leads the hike past all historical sights. This stage can be reached by train and bus. Highlights: -Unimog Museum -Bad Rotenfels Castle -Gaggenau Waldseebad - Ebersteinburg ruins
#2 - Gernsbacher Runde - Etappe 1: Gernsbach - Hilpertsau
4.8 (7)·Hard·12.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
Section of the premium hiking trail Gernsbacher Runde (long-distance hiking trail) in the northern Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The Gernsbacher Runde long-distance hiking trail has been awarded the premium hiking trail seal of the German Hiking Institute. This section of the route can be hiked in around 8 hours. It begins north of Gernsbach and runs along the eastern side of the city via Loffenau through the Laufbachtal. A special natural monument awaits you near Loffenau - the Laufbach...
#3 - Schanzenberg run
3.6 (3)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Popular hiking trail near Gaggenau, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This is the course of the Schanzenberg run. The route can also be done as a hike. Gaggenau Castle Park is also along the path, as is the Kurpark. In summer, a refreshing stop at the Waldseebad is also recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Girrbach pond - Forest lake resort of Gaggenau - spa park - Castle Park
#4 - Auf die Spitze des Eichelberg via Tannenbuschhütte
3.7 (3)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Magnificent ascent with the most beautiful view over the Rhine Valley from Strasbourg to Phillipsburg. The descent goes straight through the forest, always along a narrow path. Very challenging!
#5 - Von Oberweieer um den Eichelberg
4.0 (2)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#6 - Murgleiter
3.9 (3)·Hard·68.8 mi·Est. 24 hr+
Challenging long-distance hiking trail through the Black Forest National Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg This route is a certified premium hiking trail that follows the magnificent Murg Valley and leads up to the Schliffkopf. The route requires sufficient fitness, as extremely varied trails lead up and down steep forest slopes. A welcome change to the energy-sapping passages are the sheer endless, beautiful views of surrounding valleys, the northern Black Forest, gently rippling waters and lovely...
#7 - MTB: Nordschwarzwaldrunde 2014
4.0 (1)·Moderate·46.9 mi·Est. 21.5–23.5 hr
#8 - RTF 6-facher Freiolsheimer 2019 – Runde 3
Moderate·21.6 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Official route of the RTF. You can find further details directly from the organizer: http://www.6-facher-freiolsheimer.de/ --- Round 3: Descent via Bernbach, Bad Herrenalb, Extraberg Käppele, ascent via Michelbach
#9 - Von Bad Rotenfels über Ebersteinburg
Moderate·14 mi·Est. 6–7 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest historic site trail in Gaggenau?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Gaggenau is Murgleiter. This trail is estimated to be 68.8 mi long.

Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Gaggenau?

Gaggenau: With an ascent of 18,083 ft, Murgleiter has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is MTB: Nordschwarzwaldrunde 2014 with 7,385 ft of elevation gain.