Best river trails in Bad Emstal

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Explore the most popular river 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.

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#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 - Bad Emstal: E1 - Burgenweg
5.0 (1)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Popular loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The hike has some demanding sections, so you should be in good physical condition and sturdy shoes. It starts at the mountain café on Feriendorfstraße. You hike through the Emstal and to Altenburg, where the ruins and the former curtain wall have been preserved. It goes to the Falkenstein, where you can relax while enjoying the view. Highlights of the hike: - Ruins of the Altenburg - Emstal - Views from the Falkenstein
#3 - 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.
#4 - Sand - Breitenbach - Niedenstein
Hard·14.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
Varied hiking loop or bike tour in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. The route leads over forest paths, gravel roads, asphalt and field paths. The route starts in Bad Emstal-Sand. Via Martinhagen, Breitenbach, Elmshagen, Niedenstein, Wichdorf and Merxhausen and it goes in a big loop. There are places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of the hike: - varied paths - Wichdorf Church
#5 - Bad Emstal nach Riede über Merxhausen
Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest river trail in Bad Emstal?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Bad Emstal is Sand - Breitenbach - Niedenstein. This trail is estimated to be 14.3 mi long.

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

Bad Emstal: With an ascent of 1,630 ft, Sand - Breitenbach - Niedenstein has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Bad Emstal nach Riede über Merxhausen with 1,437 ft of elevation gain.