Best river trails in Gräfendorf
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Explore the most popular river trails near Gräfendorf 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
- 4.6 (20)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful loop in the Bavarian Rhön. The highlight of the hike is the idyllic Trettstein waterfall, whose mini-climate provides a little bit of coolness on hot summer days. But it's also worth a visit in winter when the icicles grow here. The trail starts at the small car park very close to Gräfendorf railway station on the Franconian Saale. Highlights: - Trettstein waterfall - Wildflowers in the forest
- 3.4 (3)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic loop to the Trettstein waterfall, Bavaria. The loop leads along narrow paths from the starting point in Gräfenstein, following the Waitzenbach stream to the Trettstein, a waterfall that is unique in the wider area between the Spessart and Rhön. The route climbs gently up to the waterfall and even offers some beautiful views of the surrounding area. There are refreshment stops in Gräfendorf. Highlights: - Idyllic loop - Trettstein waterfall
- Easy·3.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrIdyllic circular route around the Franconian Saale, Bavaria There is a car park in the north of Morlesau, which is the starting point for this idyllic hike. Along the floodplain past the Arnstein ruins, you continue along the Franconian Saale to the Roßmühle. All camping hearts beat faster in Weickersgrüben; there are several campsites in the midst of beautiful nature. On the other side of the river, it goes back along the course of the river. A mixture of forest, meadow and fields are to...
- Moderate·9.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrA wonderful hike in the romantic Schondratal nature reserve. The official route of the local hiking trail Gräfendorf 1 begins near the old paper mill. If you want, you can change the bank in several places on the small footbridges and thus customize the hike. It goes over forest and meadow soil, gravel and partly asphalt.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Gräfendorf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Gräfendorf is Schondratal-Radwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 17.7 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Gräfendorf?
Gräfendorf: With an ascent of 2,450 ft, Schondratal-Radwanderweg has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Schwarzer Keiler Gräfendorf with 1,427 ft of elevation gain.