Best forest trails in Wald
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Wald 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 (4)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The start and finish of this hike is in the tranquil village of Wald. Over fields and meadows you hike into the forest. You hike through this for about 5 km and pass the Grosser Pfaffenstein, a striking rocky peak. More than half of the route leads along unpaved hiking trails. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest - many forest paths - Large Pfaffenstein
- 4.5 (2)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis route starts in Roßbach and explores the fields and forests north of the town. There are some small lakes and ponds in the region that are quite pleasant to walk past. The trail also passes through some very small villages such as Weitenfürst and Nahenfürst. The entire trail is also in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park.
- Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hiking trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The start and end of this loop is the car park at Fleiwa Roßbach. You walk through Wutzldorf and pass the Hoher Stein, the Kuehberg, the Leibischtal and the small village of Pfaffenoed. Highlights of the hike: - Parish Church of St. Laurentius - Luckstein natural monument (stone figures and shell formations) - Chapel Pfaffenoed
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Wald?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Wald is Pfaffenoeder loop (Wd05). This trail is estimated to be 6.1 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Wald?
Wald: With an ascent of 859 ft, Pfaffenoeder loop (Wd05) has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Pfaffenstein loop (Wd02) with 774 ft of elevation gain.
