Best trail running trails in Erlangen
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Explore the most popular trail running trails near Erlangen 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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- 4.7 (10)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed loop trail near Erlangen, Bavaria. This is the route of the Siemens Healthineers "Run4Health" running and walking event. The route in Brucker Meilwald is ideal for both walking and running. Highlights of the route: - Brucker Lache nature reserve - Bachgraben - St. Mary's Church
- 4.3 (14)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrWe varied Nordic Walking loop near Erlangen in Middle Franconia, Bavaria. The Nordic Walking loop leads through a beautiful landscape from the forest sports path from the Erlinger Meilwald to the Schwanenweihern. The tour includes two supplementary rounds to choose the difficulty yourself. There are two steeper climbs to master. The route is well-marked. The marking is a red dot on a more significant blue circle. Highlights: - Varied landscape - Forest sports trail
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrForest-rich loop trail in the Tennenloher Forest, Bavaria. The starting point of this almost 12 km long route is the Turmberg car park. From here you hike or run sometimes on wide forest roads, sometimes on natural paths through the Tennenloher Forest. The highest point of the route is reached at Dreieckstein. It is worth pausing at the wild horse enclosure to watch the herd of Przewalski horses, also known as Mongolian wild horses. Highlights of the hike: - varied paths - Angel Monument -...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Erlangen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Erlangen is Through the Tennenloher Forest to Dreieckstein. This trail is estimated to be 7.3 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Erlangen?
Erlangen: With an ascent of 984 ft, DAK-Eisert-Nordic Walking Parcour has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Through the Tennenloher Forest to Dreieckstein with 688 ft of elevation gain.
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- Bergkirchweih
- Botanischer Garten Erlangen
- Skulpturengarten
- Aromatic Garden
- Orangerie
- Lynckersches Palais
- Markgrafendenkmal
- Hugenottenbrunnen
- Rückert-Brunnen
- Stutterheimsches Palais
- Egloffsteinsches Palais
- Besoldsches Haus
- Paulibrunnen
- Barfußpfad
- Walderlebniszentrum Tennenlohe
- Großer Bischofsweiher Vorbecken
- Spitzeweiher
- Großer Bischofsweiher
- Neustädter Kirche
- Ehemalige Hofapotheke