Best trail running trails in Bad Kötzting
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Explore the most popular trail running trails near Bad Kötzting 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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- 4.5 (12)·Hard·6.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPromising section of the north route Goldsteig in the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria. The twelfth stage of the Goldsteig: the north route leads from Schönbuchen over the riding mountain to the Kötzinger hut. Here you can enjoy the fantastic panoramic views over the Zellertal and the Lamer Winkel. You then continue along alpine rock landscapes and further forest areas to the stage destination Eck. Highlights: - Kaiterberg - Räuber-Heigl-Höhle - Midday stone - Steinbühler Gesenke - smoke tubes -...
- 4.7 (7)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. On foot through the Koetzting floodplains. Passing below the imposing fortified church, you leave the city to the west, against the course of the Weisser Regen river (refreshment stop: Hex'nheis'l). Passing the mill wheel of the river educational trail and romantic river meanders as well as across spacious meadows at the Herrenweiher, the path first leads to a large field cross. From there it goes on a meadow trail and...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular nature trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The planet path illustrates the dimensions of our solar system. The distance of 4.5 billion kilometers from the sun to the most distant planet Neptune is scaled to a hiking distance of 3.5 kilometers. It is another 800 m to the minor planet Pluto at the entrance to the Geodetic Observatory Wettzell. The planetary path with the sun begins in the spa gardens of Bad Kötzting, where the rocky planets Mercury, Venus, Earth...
- 4.7 (2)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrRivers, lakes and quiet landscapes: the path begins again in Bad Kötzting and leaves the city center on the left downstream on the Spatilleweg in the direction of Blaibacher See. It then continues quickly along the Bramesleite and the long Blaibacher See to the dam on Höllenstein with a storage length of 7 km. This can be explored on a romantic boat tour from the dam wall to the dam root. The way back is the same way or one of the variants of the hiking trail marked Bk2.
- 4.4 (2)·Hard·4.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. This route leads from the south side to the Koetztinger hut. From the Steinbuehler church, the hiking trail first leads downwards to Traidersdorf. Passing the fire station, the trail climbs steadily towards the Koetztinger hut (1040 m). After the long and steep ascent, you can enjoy the wonderful view with a stop at the Koetztinger hut. Highlights of the hike: - Koetztinger Hut - idyllic forest - great views over the Bavarian...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The southern mountain ranges of Bad Kötzting with their charming views: Along the Ludwigstraße and past the orientation board on the Ludwigsberg the route first reaches the Schwedenstein, which commemorates the destruction of Kötzting during the Swedish War. After a moderate ascent along shady forest edges and forest paths, it reaches the Höllensteinsee Lake with its impressive power station (boat hire), which was built between...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·7.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrChallenging hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The Zellertal - a gem of nature: The hike begins in Steinbühl and first leads down into the valley of the Kaitersbach. Along the small side road you soon come to the hamlets of Weidenhof and Leckern. The charming landscape always offers wonderful views in the direction of the Kaitersberg massif. After crossing the Kaitersbach, the path climbs towards Bärndorf, where you cross the main road. On forest paths and forest roads,...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·9.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. On the paths of Wolfram von Eschenbach and to the former castle on the Haidstein: Through the center of the city you leave the city center along side streets in the direction of Zeltendorf, Bachmaierholz and Liebenstein (stop: Wellness Hotel Bayerwaldhof). After a hollow in the valley, the path climbs steadily in the direction of Haidstein (742 m) with its castle chapel. The former keep gives a distant view of the Cham...
- 3.0 (2)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Villages, churches and cultural landscapes: You leave the city below the fortified church and on the western side of the river Weisser Regen (stop: Hex'nheis'l). Soon you will reach the bird of prey park in Feßmannsdorf, which invites you to take a short detour. This is followed by a slight climb towards the village of Haus with its beautiful village chapel. After crossing the main road, the path leads via the Hauser...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Bad Kötzting?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Bad Kötzting is Loop trail Haidstein - Ried (Bk05). This trail is estimated to be 9.8 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Kötzting?
Bad Kötzting: With an ascent of 2,198 ft, Goldsteig Northern Route Stage 12: Schönbuchen to Eck has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Branch path to the Koetztinger Huette (Bk07) with 1,791 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Bad Kötzting?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Bad Kötzting is Goldsteig Northern Route Stage 12: Schönbuchen to Eck with a 4.5-star rating from 12 reviews.