Best forest trails in Oberelsbach
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Explore the most popular forest 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.
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- 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
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·36.7 mi·Est. 18–20 hrVaried bike tour in the Bavarian Rhoen Nature Park, Bavaria. This tour can be started, for example, in Sondernau or in Wuestensachsen. Several nature reserves, including the Stirnberg near Wuestensachsen nature reserve and the Lange Rhoen nature reserve, line the path. Highlights of the bike tour: - Wasserkuppe - Heidelstein - Long Rhoen nature reserve
- 4.2 (2)·Moderate·9.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrWooded circular hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park near Oberelsbach. The beautiful circular hike leads from the Schornhecke over the Heidelstein to the Holzberghof, where there are refreshments, and back over the Hohe Dalle. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ Reachable by bus and train (Schornhecke car park / bus stop)
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·29.6 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrDemanding mountain bike tour in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. The start of this route, which leads in an almost 50 km long loop around Bischofsheim an der Rhoen, is in Weisbach. Mountain peaks, great views and river valleys are constant companions. Highlights of the tour: - great views over the Rhoen - varied trails - Reuterwiesen nature reserve - Himmeldunkberg - Brend Valley
- 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...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Oberelsbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Oberelsbach is 3 Länder Tour ab Sondernau. This trail is estimated to be 43.0 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Oberelsbach?
Oberelsbach: With an ascent of 6,998 ft, Sondernau - Wasserkuppe - Heidelstein has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is 3 Länder Tour ab Sondernau with 6,758 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Oberelsbach?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Oberelsbach is Sondernau - Wasserkuppe - Heidelstein with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.