Best forest trails in Abtsteinach
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Abtsteinach 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
- 4.4 (5)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. A really nice hike around the Stiefelhoehe, to the ruins of the pilgrimage chapel St. Maria in Lichtenklingen and to the Stiefelhuette. About 90% of the route runs through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Stiefelhuette - The ruins of the Lichtenklingen chapel - quiet forest paths
- 4.8 (6)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrHiking trail to the legendary Götzenstein in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Nature Park It takes about 1 hour on beautiful hiking trails to the legendary Götzenstein. This is a mysterious hilltop with a striking rock group. The unnaturally flat ground raises questions and it is believed that it was leveled for Celtic places of worship and thing.
- 5.0 (5)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. You should plan around two and a half hours for this hike in the Odenwald between Absteinach and Birkenau. Beautiful landscape views reward you for the numerous ups and downs through forest and field. The route is marked with a yellow seven in a yellow circle. Highlights of the hike: - Odenwaelder orchards - Sagittarius Cross - Kisselbusch
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrExtensive hike via Vöckelsbach, Schnorrenbach and Götzenstein This circular hiking trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald leads over open areas and offers great views of the world. The route follows the trail marker 6. This is a yellow number on a green background. The hike begins at the "Steinachquelle" nature park car park.
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·16.4 mi·Est. 8–9 hrDemanding hike in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. You walk for more than 25 km through the beautiful forest near Abtsteinach. The landscape of the Eiterbach valley of Wald-Michelbach, which is under nature protection, is truly enchanting. Highlights of the hike: - romantic Eiterbach valley - Adlersteinwiese - quiet forest paths
- 3.5 (2)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. This beautiful loop from Ober-Abtsteinach runs via Voeckelsbach, past the quarry Mackenheim and Kreidach. Forest, fields and meadows alternate. Highlights of the hike: - Steinach spring - Voeckelsbach - quarry - Mackenheim Viaduct - Kreidach viaduct
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·2.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPromising circular hiking trail around the Götzenklinge 1 1/2 hours varied hike with beautiful views through the fields and forest meadows of the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geonaturpark. The hike begins at the "Steinachquelle" nature park car park and follows the trail marking 5. Paths are marked with yellow numbers on a green background.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Abtsteinach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Abtsteinach is Abtsteinach Loop. This trail is estimated to be 16.9 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Abtsteinach?
Abtsteinach: With an ascent of 2,913 ft, Eiterbachtal Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Abtsteinach Loop with 2,493 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Abtsteinach?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Abtsteinach is Panoramaweg Abtsteinach with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
