Best trail running trails in Oberelsbach
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Explore the most popular trail running 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
- 4.2 (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)
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Oberelsbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Oberelsbach is Heidelstein - Münzkopf - Holzberghof. This trail is estimated to be 9.8 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Oberelsbach?
Oberelsbach: With an ascent of 2,267 ft, Oberelsbach and Hochrhön has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Gangolfsberg - Thüringer Hütte - Rother Kuppe with 1,719 ft of elevation gain.