Best forest trails in Egloffstein

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Explore the most popular forest trails near Egloffstein 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 - Egloffsteiner Kulturweg Nr. 4
4.6 (22)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Cultural and historical round trip in Egloffstein, Bavaria. The tour starts at the Egloffstein hiking car park, and there is also a bus stop at the starting point. This is a cultural trail to historical and geological features. Highlights of the tour: - ball game - Thuisburg castle ruins - Egloffsteiner hull - Catherine Church - Capuchins
#2 - Egloffstein zu dem Burgstein
4.3 (5)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#3 - Aussichtspunkte Affalterthal
4.6 (6)·Moderate·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
#4 - Wildpark Hundshaupten
4.8 (10)·Moderate·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Short, idyllic round trip in Egloffstein, Bavaria. This small tour leads through the Hundshaupten wildlife park and is fun for the whole family. Parking spaces and a bus stop are on site. There are more than 40 native and rare animal species on approx. 40 hectares. Highlights of the tour: - View of the Hüllergrabental and Hundshaupten Castle - Native flora and fauna
#5 - Egloffsteiner Kulturweg Nr. 3
5.0 (2)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Cultural trail to historical and geological features Egloffstein - Hundshaupten - Hundsboden - Egloffsteinerhüll. --- Refreshments Accessible by bus and train
#6 - Um den Altschloßberg
3.4 (3)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#7 - Kirschblütenrundwanderung
Hard·10.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
#8 - Through the Trubach valley
Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
The idyllic path leads along the Trubach. After about 15 minutes you reach a Kneipp facility with benches and a wonderful view of Egloffstein Castle. There are refreshment stops along the way.
#9 - Affalterthal Rundgang
Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Egloffstein?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Egloffstein is Kirschblütenrundwanderung. This trail is estimated to be 10.9 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Egloffstein?

Egloffstein: With an ascent of 1,758 ft, Kirschblütenrundwanderung has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Egloffsteiner Kulturweg Nr. 3 with 1,364 ft of elevation gain.