Best forest trails in Hohenburg
4.5(13 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Hohenburg 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
- 4.1 (6)·Hard·10.9 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows stage 7 of the certified Jurasteig premium trail, connecting Hohenburg with Kastl on a scenic and hilly section through the Hirschwald Nature Park. The hike begins at the charming market square in Hohenburg and climbs immediately up onto the Jura plateau, offering a spectacular view back at the looming Hohenburg castle ruins. Passing the picturesque, walled 9th-century church of Saint Michael in Allersburg, the path winds through orchid-rich pine woods and across the...
- 5.0 (3)·Easy·6.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrRelaxed bike tour on the Lauterach cycle path, Bavaria. The Lauterachtal cycle path from Hohenburg Schmidmühlen runs between forest and field along the Laterach. The route is quite easy to drive and you can fully concentrate on the beautiful landscape. In Schmidmühlen there are some castles that can be visited. Highlights: - idyllic landscape - Brick lock - Hammer lock
- 4.9 (2)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrDiverse circular hike in the Hirschwald Nature Park from Hohenburg. The easy-to-walk route starts in Hohenburg, where the Hammermühle organic farm is a great place to stop for regional specialties. Then it goes along the Lauterach river via Allersburg to Ransbach and through forests and meadows as well as beautiful views of Allersburg Castle back to the starting point. --- Accessible by bus and train
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Hohenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Hohenburg is Hohenburg-Waldhaus-Etsdorf Fernwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 23.7 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Hohenburg?
Hohenburg: With an ascent of 3,113 ft, Hohenburg-Waldhaus-Etsdorf Fernwanderweg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Jurasteig Stage 7: Hohenburg - Kastl with 2,004 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Hohenburg?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Hohenburg is Jurasteig Stage 7: Hohenburg - Kastl with a 4.1-star rating from 6 reviews.