Best forest trails in Aschaffenburg
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- 4.6 (9)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrCultural-historical hiking trail in the Spessart The 3rd Aschaffenburg Culture Trail begins at the Matthäuskirche, leads over fields and through forests and opens up again and again to beautiful views of the Gailbacher landscape, the Rhine-Main area and - when the weather is clear - to the Feldberg im Taunus. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights of the hike: - several quarries - Kaiselsberg, Findberg, Stengerts and Weißberg - the former plague cemetery
- 4.4 (6)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop from Aschaffenburg into the Bavarian Spessart. This scenic loop starts at the Wittelsbacherring car park. The "Aschaffenburg Hochschule" railway station is also very close by, so it is possible to travel there by public transport. The route leads to the popular "Fasanerie" park. Afterwards, a few metres in altitude have to be overcome, as the route leads up the Godelsberg. The "Teufelskanzel" viewpoint awaits here, offering a distant view over the entire city. It is also nice...
- 4.5 (4)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrAround the former location training area Schweinheim, Aschaffenburg, Bavaria Today's landscape protection area south of Aschaffenburg Schweinheim is a former military area and today offers idyllic tranquility. This circular hiking trail starts at the Ebersbacher Straße car park and leads around the pasture for Przewalski's horses. The first part of the route leads slightly but steadily uphill. Highlights: - idyllic landscape - Pasture for Przewalski horses
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·38.8 mi·Est. 18–20 hrWooded long-distance hiking trail Spessartweg 1 This hike goes through forests, past idyllic waters and offers impressive views. With numerous historical sights, this trail is an interesting mix of culture and nature. Highlights: - Natural paths - Signs for hotels, restaurants and sights - Views over the Spessart
- 4.6 (4)·Hard·16.6 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrBeautiful section of the route near Aschaffenburg, Bavaria. The first stage of Spessartweg 1 begins at the Aschaffenburger Fasanerie. In the footsteps of princes and pilgrims, you go along impressive rock formations and to the Teufelskanzlei, which offers fantastic views over the heights of the Taunus. We continue to the Hohen Kreuz and along the Ketzelburg ruins. The stage destination, the village of Steiger, is reached via the Schmerlenbach monastery and the Unterbessenbach...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. The "Red Hase" ("red hare") hiking sign guides hikers along the Hase Nature Park Trail through the Obernau Forest. On wide forest roads you hike to the pilgrimage chapel Maria Frieden, which can alternatively be reached via a Way of the Cross (see waypoint on the map). The forest section "An den Steinloechern" bears witness to times long past. Where holes can still be seen in the ground today, farmers from Obernau used to...
- 4.3 (4)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular ASP culture trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria This circular route is a European cultural route and is supervised by the Archaeological Spessart Project. Reachable by bus and train (short walk from Aschaffenburg-Obernau train station). There are places to stop for a break. The waymark is the yellow EU ship on a blue background. Highlights of the hike: - Wendelinus Chapel - Obernau forest with forest chapel - Orchards - Views of Aschaffenburg
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Aschaffenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Aschaffenburg is Rennradrunde: Aschaffenburg – Mespelbrunn – Stadtprozelten. This trail is estimated to be 70.9 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Aschaffenburg?
Aschaffenburg: With an ascent of 6,525 ft, Spessartweg 1 (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Rennradrunde: Aschaffenburg – Mespelbrunn – Stadtprozelten with 5,698 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Aschaffenburg?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Aschaffenburg is Spessartweg 1 (Fernwanderweg) with a 4.0-star rating from 3 reviews.
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