Best forest trails in Kulmbach
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Kulmbach 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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- 4.3 (10)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail near Kulmbach, Bavaria. This loop trail explores the forested hills and field landscapes north of Burghaig. In the valley of the Weissen Main, the trail is quite flat, but in the middle part of the hike there are a few ups and downs. Highlights of the hike: - Burghaig - Weisser Main - Lindigsgraben - Field and forest landscapes
- 4.9 (4)·Easy·1.6 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk near Kulmbach, Bavaria. The Plassenburg, the landmark of the city of Kulmbach that can be seen from afar, is a former Hohenzollern fortress. Today, the hilltop castle, which was built around 1135, houses four museums - the Obermain Landscape Museum, the German Tin Figure Museum, the Frederick the Great Army Museum and the Hohenzollern Museum in Franconia. The loop starts at the Schiessgraben car park Highlights of the hike: - child friendly - Plassenburg Castle - four...
- 4.4 (2)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried circular hike near Kulmbach on the edge of the Franconian Forest. Marking: green KU 45 on a white background Highlights of the hike: - Plassenburg with peacock garden, refreshment stops, castle church and more - Idyllic valley landscape of the White Main - Village school museum in Ködnitz - View of the "Weinleite" ------------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·15.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrVaried route section in the Franconian Forest, Bavaria From Kulmbach it goes via Frankenberg and Gundersreuth, Zultenberg and Niesten to Weismain. On the way you can discover historical sights. There are restaurants in Weismain. Highlights: - Niesten castle ruins near the route - NordJURAmuseum Weismain - Weismain old town
- 2.0 (2)·Moderate·51.2 mi·Est. 18.5–20.5 hr2nd day stage of the popular long-distance Main Cycle Route in central Germany. The Main cycle route is an official long-distance cycle route of numerous German tourism organisations and runs through the federal states of Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate. The route is signposted with a grey and green square with the inscription "mainradweg". This section leads from Kulmbach to beautiful Bamberg. The route is always well connected to the railway, so that individual sections, as well as the...
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·148.5 mi·Est. 24 hr+Varied bike tour through the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. This bike tour starts in Kulmbach and runs through the northern part of the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park. Numerous, also larger towns can be found along the route, so that you can easily plan the individual daily stages according to your own preferences. Highlights of the bike tour: - Valley of the Leinleiter - Bad Staffelstein - Basilica of the Fourteen Saints - Juniper slopes near...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Kulmbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Kulmbach is From Kumbach through Franconian Switzerland. This trail is estimated to be 148.5 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Kulmbach?
Kulmbach: With an ascent of 14,924 ft, From Kumbach through Franconian Switzerland has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Saar-Mosel-Main Etappe 17: Kulmbach - Schirnding with 6,912 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Kulmbach?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Kulmbach is Frankenweg stage 5: Kulmbach - Weismain with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.