Best historic site trails in Alsfeld

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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Alsfeld 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

#1 - Alsfeld - Eifa - Altenburg
4.4 (5)·Hard·13.2 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
#2 - Herzberg Castle Loop
3.7 (3)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#3 - Auerberg from Hattendorf
4.0 (1)·Hard·23.2 mi·Est. 10–11 hr
#4 - Eifa - Rainrod - Auerberg
3.0 (1)·Hard·15.5 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
#5 - Mittelland Route (D Route 4) Stage 6: Alsfeld - Bad Hersfeld
Hard·47.9 mi·Est. 17.5–19.5 hr
Stage 6 of the "Mittelland-Route" long-distance cycle route, Hesse. The companions of the sixth day stage of the Mittelland route are called Schwalm, Grenff, Aula and Fulda. You bike for 78 km from Alsfeld via Oberaula and the picturesque hills of the Vogelsberg to Bad Hersfeld. Highlights of the bike tour: - Alsfeld: City wall, town hall, wine house, patrician houses, Alsfeld fairy tale house, Walpurgis church - Oberaula: Hausen Castle, oak natural monument
#6 - Zell - Altenburg - Rainrod - Romrod
Moderate·27.5 mi·Est. 11.5–13 hr
#7 - Altenburg Castle - Baumgartskopf Loop
Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#8 - Herzberg Castle from Berfa
Hard·13.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
A varied hike near Alsfeld, Hesse. A beautiful hike from the Schwalm village of Berfa to Herzberg Castle, Hesse's largest hilltop castle. It goes through a total of three districts. Highlights of the hike: - Herzberg Castle - idyllic forest paths - open field landscapes
#9 - Zell - Vockenrod - Fischbach - Ohmes
Moderate·21.3 mi·Est. 9–9.5 hr
#10 - Knotenweg: Alsfeld - Lauterbach
Hard·24 mi·Est. 10–11 hr
Popular hike between Alsfeld and Lauterbach, Hesse. The Knotenweg connects Alsfeld with Lauterbach. While the first half of the route leads more through open landscapes, later you mainly walk through shady forest. There is a fairly steep climb to Herzberg Castle, where you can relax by visiting the well-preserved ruins from the late 13th century or by taking a break. Highlights of the hike: - Valley of the Lauter - Eifa - Bieben - Herzberg Castle - Grebenau - Kugelberg - Lauterbach

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest historic site trail in Alsfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Alsfeld is Mittelland Route (D Route 4) Stage 6: Alsfeld - Bad Hersfeld. This trail is estimated to be 47.9 mi long.

Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Alsfeld?

Alsfeld: With an ascent of 3,480 ft, Zell - Altenburg - Rainrod - Romrod has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Mittelland Route (D Route 4) Stage 6: Alsfeld - Bad Hersfeld with 3,474 ft of elevation gain.