Best lake trails in Falkenstein
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Explore the most popular lake trails near Falkenstein 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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- 4.3 (11)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrFrom the information board on the parking lot at the entrance to Rettenbach, turn north. Then you cross the state road (caution: busy traffic!) and hike past Grubmühle to the Postfelden reservoir and then in the direction of Postfelden. Passing a small parking lot for hikers with an overview board, go straight ahead on a short stretch of the small road and then turn right to the Höllbachhof, which is located directly at the entrance to "Hölle" (nature reserve). You walk along the roaring...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. You start the hike at the information board on the car park at the entrance to Rettenbach (coming from the main road). From here you walk a little further through the village in the direction of Ruderszell along the state road. At Ruderzell you turn right and through the forest you soon reach the Tannerl chapel. From there you continue towards the reservoir and then back to Rettenbach. Highlights of the hike: - Parish...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·19.2 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrVaried stage of the "Goldsteig" long-distance hiking trail, Bavaria. The stage starts at the pavilion between the hiking car park and Falkenstein. First a relaxing stretch to the Tannerl pilgrimage chapel in a tranquil forest clearing, then around the Postfelden lake - and then the highlight of today's tour begins: the Hoelle nature reserve. After the rustically carved signpost "Zur Hoelle" follows an approx. 4 km long, natural route along the Hoellbach, an extraordinary natural landscape....
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The starting point of this hike is the overview board in the parking lot at the entrance to Rettenbach. The trail continues to the Tannerl chapel like hiking trail 151. 250 m before the Tannerl chapel turn right towards Holzmuehle. After the pond in Holzmuehle, keep to the right, past the Rettenbach reservoir, hike back to Rettenbach via Ebersroith and Langau. Highlights of the hike: - Pond in a wooden mill - Memorial to...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the overview board in the center of Falkenstein you hike along the park path and smaller forest paths to the Tiergartenweg and Zeller Straße. The trail signage leads you in the direction of Handelsberg and Hundessen. After the hamlet, the path leads briefly downhill and then climbs up to the Semmelberg. You hike back to Falkenstein via Grubhof and Breitenbach. Highlights of the hike: - Falkenstein - Death boards at...
- Moderate·9.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the information board in the center of Falkenstein, you hike along the Parkweg and smaller forest paths to the Tiergartenweg and Zeller Strasse. The hiking trail then branches off to Lauberberg with its sacrificial stones. Along the Goldsteig you hike to Marienstein. It is possible to stop for refreshments there. The way back leads via Aichhof, Birkenau, Bielhof and Winkling and from there back to Falkenstein. Highlights of...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Falkenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Falkenstein is Falkenstein-Radweg. This trail is estimated to be 25.0 mi long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Falkenstein?
Falkenstein: With an ascent of 2,552 ft, Goldsteig Suedroute Stage 12: Falkenstein - Wiesenfelden has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Falkenstein-Radweg with 1,735 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Falkenstein?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Falkenstein is Goldsteig Suedroute Stage 12: Falkenstein - Wiesenfelden with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.