Best cave trails in Oberelsbach
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Explore the most popular cave trails near Oberelsbach 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
- 5.0 (8)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried loop in the Rhön biosphere reserve, Bavaria. The loop starts at the basalt lake and leads across meadows and forests via the Gangolfsberg to the Thüringer Hütte. Homemade Franconian delicacies and refreshments can be enjoyed. The walk back through the forest is quite leisurely. Highlights: - Basalt lake - Gangolfsberg - Thuringian hut
- 4.8 (10)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. A beautiful hike that mainly leads through the forest. You hike through the Gangolfsberg nature reserve to the Thueringer Huette, the highest beer garden in the municipality of Ostheim vd Rhön. Highlights of the hike: - Devil's Cellar - Gangolfsberg - Stop at the Thueringer Huette - Gretenrain and Lichtenstein nature reserve
- 4.3 (5)·Moderate·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrInteresting loop in the Rhön biosphere reserve. A great hike through rustling forests, where a lot can be learned about forestry and real primeval forest. This is because there is no longer any forestry use in the natural forest reserve and the "Gangolfsberg" core zone is left entirely to its own devices. There is a car park at the starting point and a refreshment stop a little further on. Highlights: - Beautiful forests with old trees - Viewpoints
- Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThe starting point is the information center "House of the long Rhön" in Oberelsbach (405m). Follow the path in the northern direction past the church (Rhönbasilika) to the miniature golf course, then follow the Schweinfurter house way to the Rhönklubhütte Schweinfurter house (refreshments available). Here at the Schweinfurt House the nature trail Gangolfsberg begins, you should already bring some stamina and sturdy footwear. After 500m there is a huge basalt column wall in front of you that...
- Hard·43 mi·Est. 19.5–21.5 hrThe first two kilometers are in the direction of Ginofls. From here it goes 4km and 300 m above sea level on a technically demanding driveway up to the basalt lake. Now the first exit to the Schweinfurt house follows. Passing the Thuringian Hut, head towards Eisgab and from here past the Rhönhof to the Black Moor. Here it is relatively flat towards the Thuringian Rhönhaus. After the descent and the approach to the foot of the Wasserkuppe there are nine approx. 500 hm that have to be mastered....
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest trail with caves in Oberelsbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Oberelsbach is 3 Länder Tour ab Sondernau. This trail is estimated to be 43.0 mi long.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Oberelsbach?
Oberelsbach: With an ascent of 6,758 ft, 3 Länder Tour ab Sondernau has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Erlebnisloipe Rund um die lange Rhön with 2,411 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail with caves in Oberelsbach?
The most popular and difficult trail with caves in Oberelsbach is 3 Länder Tour ab Sondernau with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.