Best trail running trails in Falkenstein
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Explore the most popular trail running 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...
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·0.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular walk in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park. This entertaining but varied tour leads around the Falkenstein Castle Park to all of its most important sights. The largest nature and rock park in Bavaria has, in addition to its well-known rugged rock formations, historical ruins and fantastic viewpoints to offer. Highlights: - Schanzl lookout point - Castle chapel - Falkenstein Castle - Refreshments in the castle restaurant ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 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 (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...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·2.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. At the entrance of Au (coming from the direction of Falkenstein) at the hiking board up in the direction of the castle farm (Hagenau), then a little steeper uphill and left up to the ruins of Sengersberg. From there on the trail back to Au. The path can also be extended by hiking from Sengersberg to Litzelsdorf and from there back to Au. Highlights of the hike: - Sengersberg ruins - beautiful views
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrFrom the market square in Falkenstein (information board) walk along the hospital road past the ski lift and then turn right to the Geißbachtal. You cross the Geißbach and then go left uphill somewhat steeply and you come to a little-used community connecting road. After a short stretch you reach Mistlhof (Altes Waidlerhaus) and then turn right into the forest in the direction of Oberforst ("Zur Hütt'n"). Shortly before Oberforst the path branches off to the left in the direction of...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The hike starts at the bus stop at the chapel in Völling. At the end of the town, turn left in the direction of Seidlmühl and Adlmühl. At the Adlmühle (trout farm) the trail branches off to the right up to Saffelberg and on to Hofstetten. You hike past the mission house in the direction of Obermühl and via Niederhof and Fingermühl back to Völling. Highlights of the hike: - Admühl trout farm - Hofstetten mission house -...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The hike begins at the overview board in the center of Falkenstein. You walk across the market square into the park path and then below Falkenstein Castle. A detour there is of course possible. The signage continues to Muehlthal. Turn right at the small bridge and then keep left. Past the mill you hike uphill. In the forest that follows, the path climbs steeply (Schweinsberg). You then reach a hiking trail sign and the path...
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·3.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrHead north from the information board on the parking lot at the entrance to Rettenbach. Then you cross the state road (caution: busy!) and hike past Grubmühle. Then turn left over the Jakelberg to Bergershof. The state road must then be crossed (beware of heavy traffic!). Brieberg is reached via the Kasplatten. The markings then lead over the Röhrlberg back to the starting point in Rettenbach.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Falkenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Falkenstein is Mariensteinweg (Fa02). This trail is estimated to be 9.2 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Falkenstein?
Falkenstein: With an ascent of 1,719 ft, Mariensteinweg (Fa02) has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Schweinsbergweg (Fa01) with 1,535 ft of elevation gain.