Best forest trails in Goldkronach
3.9(12 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Goldkronach with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·31.7 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrAt first it goes leisurely up a tar road, then on gravel paths. The junction on the right onto the beautiful SingelTrail (one of the 2 to 3 highlights of the tour) should not be missed. Then up on the ox head. There is also a nice MTB downhill test (incl. Lift). This route leads down the other side of the hill into the main valley. This descent is quite challenging and interesting, at least at the beginning. The path consists of many stone steps that you can easily jump down with the fully....
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis route is stage 13 of the Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, a long-distance trail in Bavaria; this specific segment starts in Goldkronach and ends in Bayreuth. The path leads from the historic gold-mining town of Goldkronach, located at the foot of the Fichtel Mountains, and heads toward the famous Wagnerian festival city. The itinerary follows the courses of the Kornbach and Seelohbach streams, passing through Untersteinach and traversing the scenic "Steinachtal mit Deichselhölzchen" nature...
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Fichtelgebirge nature park, Bavaria. From Nemmersdorf you hike in the direction of the Sauberg. At Sommerleithen you step out of the forest and from now on you walk through open fields back to the starting point of the hike. Also suitable for families. Highlights of the hike: - Nemmersdorf - Friedrichslohe - extensive field landscapes
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail near Goldkronach, Bavaria. The St.-Jobst-Weg is a relaxed loop trail that runs through the fields between Nemmersdorf and Dressendorf and is signposted with a white St. Jobst on a brown background. Today only a memorial between Allersdorf and Dressendorf reminds of the former monastery of St. Jobst. There is little shade on this loop trail, so the route is best attempted in the cooler mornings and evenings during the summer months. Highlights of the hike: - Memorial of...
- 1.0 (1)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrEntertaining hiking route around Goldkronach in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park. From Bachgasse in Goldkronach, the hiking trail first leads past the cemetery up to Leisauer Berg with beautiful views. You then return to the starting point via the Kottesreuther ponds, the bathing lake and the windmill pond. --- Accessible by bus and train There are places to stop for a break
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Goldkronach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Goldkronach is Goldkronach - Ochsenkopf - Schneeberg. This trail is estimated to be 31.7 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Goldkronach?
Goldkronach: With an ascent of 5,583 ft, Goldkronach - Ochsenkopf - Schneeberg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Ochsenkopf and Schneeberg from Goldkronach with 5,456 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Goldkronach?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Goldkronach is Goldkronach - Ochsenkopf - Schneeberg with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.