Best forest trails in Schönwald
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Schönwald 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
- Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hike in the Fichtelgebirge nature park, Bavaria. This is a beautiful hike in the northern Fichtelgebirge. Between Rehau and Röllmühle you hike through open landscapes before then going through the forest to Schönwald. The hiking trail is marked with a blue dot on a white background (from Ascher Straße). Highlights of the hike: - Pfaffenberg - roll mill - idyllic forest paths
- Hard·28.4 mi·Est. 12–13.5 hrThe start and end point is the hiking car park "in der Au" in 95173 Schönwald. It goes through meadow and field paths to Oberweißenbach, from there towards Hammergut and along the Eger to Cafe Egerstau. Continue to Hohenberg / Eger Castle and with a small sliding passage on the CZ bike path 2063 (up and down) to the Geyermühle. From there on meadow paths and village roads to Lauterbach, Reichenbach and back to the starting point. Don't forget your ID!
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Schönwald?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Schönwald is Schönwald - Hohenberg/Eger. This trail is estimated to be 28.4 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Schönwald?
Schönwald: With an ascent of 3,664 ft, Schönwald - Hohenberg/Eger has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Vorsuchhütte - Wüstenbrunn - Buchbach with 1,502 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Schönwald?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Schönwald is Schönwald - Hohenberg/Eger with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.
