Best lake trails in Bad Emstal

4.8(12 reviews)

Explore the most popular lake trails near Bad Emstal 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 - Habichtswaldsteig H6: Im Tal der Quellen (Extratour)
4.6 (11)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Certified premium hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This route is one of the 8 Extratour loops in the beautiful Habichtswald Nature Park. It starts in the Bad Emstal spa gardens, near the Parkhotel. The route heads north towards the Sand district and later through the wonderfully fragrant rose and herb garden. This tour offers pretty much everything a hiker could wish for: forest edges, open, idyllic meadow landscapes and the beautiful Ems valley. A special cultural and...
#2 - Emserberg ab Bad Emstal-Sand
5.0 (1)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Accessible by bus and train. There are places to stop for a break.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest lake trail in Bad Emstal?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Bad Emstal is Emserberg ab Bad Emstal-Sand. This trail is estimated to be 8.4 mi long.

Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Emstal?

Bad Emstal: With an ascent of 1,197 ft, Habichtswaldsteig H6: Im Tal der Quellen (Extratour) has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Emserberg ab Bad Emstal-Sand with 1,089 ft of elevation gain.