Best forest trails in Illschwang

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Explore the most popular forest trails near Illschwang 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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#1 - Illschwang zum Osterloch
4.2 (7)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Interesting walk from Illschwang in the Bavarian Upper Palatinate. The route leads through the picturesque forest of Reichertslohe. There you will find the natural monument "Teufelskanzel", the cave "Osterloch" and the popular climbing rock Kalmusfels. -------------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
#2 - Zum Osterloch und der Bettelküche
4.5 (3)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
#3 - Illschwang Wanderweg 1
3.9 (3)·Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Spring and autumn hike near Illschwang From the Illschwang fairground, it goes over the village square to the sports grounds in Pesensricht and over the Kestelberg back to Illschwang. You can combine the hike with circular route 4 (from panel 6866 on the district road east of the Kestelberg). The hike is particularly beautiful between spring and early fall during the flowering period. The hiking trail leads along numerous forest edges surrounded by hedges. Silver thistle and many flowers...
#4 - Illschwang Wanderweg 4
3.0 (1)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
#5 - Illschwang Wanderweg Nr. 5
Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Circular hiking trail: Illschwang - Gehrsricht - Dietersberg - Ammerthal - Schöpfendorf - Illschwang The varied day tour is without major ascents and descents, a lot in the forest and in the karst valleys of the Upper Palatinate Alb. Especially in the spring it is wonderfully beautiful in the Pürschläger valley with countless blue liverworts.
#6 - Illschwang nach Götzendorf über Dietersberg
Hard·14 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
Accessible by train / bus
#7 - Illschwang Wanderweg 2
2.0 (1)·Moderate·9.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Circular hiking trail: Illschwang - Ödputzberg - Angfeld - Einsricht - Pesenricht - Illschwang
#8 - Illschwang hiking trail 3
Hard·13.6 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
[LOC 34303] Circular hiking trail: Illschwang - Ödputzberg - Angfeld - Aichazandt - Bachetsfeld - Höfling - Einsricht - Pesenricht - Illschwang
#9 - Um den Kohlberg und den Hirtenberg
Easy·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Illschwang?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Illschwang is Illschwang nach Götzendorf über Dietersberg. This trail is estimated to be 14.0 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Illschwang?

Illschwang: With an ascent of 2,198 ft, Illschwang nach Götzendorf über Dietersberg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Illschwang hiking trail 3 with 1,932 ft of elevation gain.