Best horseback riding trails in Bavaria

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Explore the most popular horseback riding trails in Bavaria 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

#1 - Diesenhof - Tropfsteinhöhle - Burg Velburg - Hohloch und Druidentempel
4.3 (5)·Moderate·5.7 mi
#2 - Velburg - Deusmauer Moor
4.7 (6)·Moderate·10.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#3 - Im Hemauer Wald
4.7 (5)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Idyllic circular hike near Hemau in the Altmühltal nature park. The hike leads mostly through the forest without any significant inclines, every now and then you can catch beautiful views over meadows and fields. Since there are no places to stop for refreshments on the way, you should pack enough provisions.
#4 - Großeffeldorf
5.0 (1)·Hard·13.9 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
#5 - Vom Braunweiher zum Seerosenweiher
4.1 (3)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#6 - Rund um die Stiefenburg
3.9 (6)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Popular loop trail in the Haßberge Nature Park, Bavaria This route around 15 km north of Bamberg offers the best conditions for a relaxed hike or mountain bike tour. On very quiet forest paths, it comes to the Stiefenberg, location of the former "step castle", and the Kleine Kufe. Depending on your taste, the route can be shortened by foregoing the tour around the Kleine Kufe. Highlights of the hike: - Detour to the Stiefenburg (Stufenburg) - beautiful views - quiet forest paths - Hospital...
#7 - Gruselsberg
5.0 (2)·Hard·19 mi
#8 - Small round at Maierhöfen
4.0 (3)·Easy·2.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
#9 - Rund um Kohlau
3.8 (4)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#10 - Premer Lechsee - Halblech
5.0 (3)·Hard·13.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
Panoramic circular route near Prem, Bavaria. On this route you start from the Premer Lechsee, there alone you can explore a lot. Fantastic views from the "Panoramaweg" over the Königswinkl and Pfaffenwinkl with the imposing mountains in the background. Highlights of the tour: - Premer Lechsee - River Halblech - Trauchgauer Ache - Mountain panorama

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest horseback riding trail in Bavaria?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest horseback riding trail in Bavaria is Gruselsberg. This trail is estimated to be 19.0 mi long.

Which horseback riding trail has the most elevation gain in Bavaria?

Bavaria: With an ascent of 3,005 ft, Gruselsberg has the most elevation gain of all of the horseback riding trails in the area. The next highest ascent for horseback riding trails is Reitweg Diesenhof nach Hörmannsdorf with 2,349 ft of elevation gain.