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Best trails in Bad Hersfeld

Best trails in Bad Hersfeld

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Looking for the best hiking trails in Bad Hersfeld? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 27 scenic trails in the Bad Hersfeld area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore one of 3 easy hiking trails in Bad Hersfeld or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding Bad Hersfeld that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.

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  1. #1 - Kurpark Fitness trail

    3.8 (9)·Easy·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr

  2. #2 - Fulda-Radweg Etappe 3: Bad Hersfeld - Melsungen

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·33.4 mi·Est. 12–13 hr
    Stage 3 of the Fulda Cycle Path, Hesse. The penultimate day tour of the Fulda cycle path leads from Bad Hersfeld to Melsungen. On the way you pass numerous historical sights, such as the half-timbered row located directly on the Fulda or Rotenburg Castle. Highlights of the hike: - historical half-timbered row - Rotenburg Castle - Old town of Melsungen
  3. Bad Hersfeld - Neuenstein - Eisenberg - Niederaula

    #3 - Bad Hersfeld - Neuenstein - Eisenberg - Niederaula

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·41.7 mi·Est. 17–18.5 hr
    A varied MTB loop in the Knuell nature reserve, Hesse. This varied MTB tour starts at Bad Hersfeld train station. On the almost 67 km long round tour, you are often accompanied by rivers and streams. The climb to the Eisenberg is quite steep, but the effort is rewarded with a rapid downhill route. At the end of the journey, you can relax in one of the restaurants in Bad Hersfeld. Highlights of the route: - Eisenberg - Eichfeld Castle - Fulda - Valley of the Aula

  4. #4 - On the Solztal cycle path from Bad Hersfeld to Schenklengsfeld

    3.0 (1)·Easy·9.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular bike tour from Bad Hersfeld, Hesse. The 28 km long Solztal Cycle Path partly follows a former single-track railway line and is the first section of the Hesse Railway Cycle Path. Most of the route runs through fields and along forest edges. On this section you pass the old Tanzlinde (also: "Schenklengsfelder Dorflinde" or "Riesenlinde"), the oldest tree in Germany. Highlights of the tour: - Railway cycle path - oldest tree in Germany - open field landscapes

  5. #5 - Spiessberg and Seeloch Kathus from Hohe Luft

    3.0 (1)·Moderate·15.6 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hr

  6. #6 - Kurpark Bad Hersfeld - Reckerode - Eichhof

    2.0 (1)·Hard·14.7 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hr

  7. #7 - Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 10: Bad Hersfeld - Fulda

    Moderate·31.5 mi·Est. 12–13 hr
    Stage 10 of D-Route 9 (Weser - Romantic Road), Hesse. The tenth stage of D-Route 9 starts in picturesque Bad Hersfeld. From the tower of the city church you have a particularly great view of the spa and festival city. You continue along the Fulda to the city of the same name, which is also the stage destination of this section. The bike tour is characterized by many idyllic landscape and nature reserves, which are only occasionally interrupted by small villages. Highlights of the bike...

  8. #8 - Permanente RTF: Ums Ludwigseck - kurz

    Moderate·27.5 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
    The tour is a "permanent bike tour" offered by the Bad Hersfeld cycling club all year round. A start card with route map and turning instructions can be purchased from the Stadt-Hotel for EUR 3; pupils up to 13 years of age are exempt from this. The tour is continuously accessible by racing bike. Start is at the Stadt-Hotel, Am Perfort 9. Official route of the permanent RTF. Further details can be found directly from the organizer: https://rsv-bad-hersfeld.de/

  9. #9 - R10-Schleife

    Moderate·39.2 mi·Est. 16–17.5 hr
    Popular bike tour near Bad Hersfeld, Hesse. This official Waldhessen cycle route R10 starts in Bad Hersfeld and leads upriver in Geistal. At the end of the Geistal, the cycle path branches into two routes. You cycle mostly on paved bike paths, but also partly on a country road with little traffic and gravel paths. You cross the typical forest Hesse landscape: valleys and dense forests crossed by small rivers and villages. From Eisenberg, at 624 m the highest mountain in the area, there are...
  10. Permanente RTF: Durchs Knüllgebirge - lang

    #10 - Permanente RTF: Durchs Knüllgebirge - lang

    Hard·44.8 mi·Est. 17–18.5 hr
    The tour is a "permanent bike tour" offered by the Bad Hersfeld cycling club all year round. A start card with route map and turning instructions can be purchased from the Stadt-Hotel for EUR 3; pupils up to 13 years of age are exempt from this. The tour is continuously accessible by racing bike. Start is at the Stadt-Hotel, Am Perfort 9. Official route of the permanent RTF. Further details can be found directly from the organizer: https://rsv-bad-hersfeld.de/
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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of hiking trails in Bad Hersfeld?

There are plenty of things to do on Bad Hersfeld's hiking trails. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 16 road biking trails, and more.

What is the longest trail in Bad Hersfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Bad Hersfeld is RTF Rund um die Festspielstadt Bad Hersfeld – Tour 1. This trail is estimated to be 71.5 mi long.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Hersfeld?

Bad Hersfeld: With an ascent of 6,722 ft, RTF Rund um die Festspielstadt Bad Hersfeld – Tour 1 has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 7: Bad Hersfeld - Eisenach with 5,127 ft of elevation gain.

What is the most popular and difficult trail in Bad Hersfeld?

The most popular and difficult trail in Bad Hersfeld is Kurpark Bad Hersfeld - Reckerode - Eichhof with a 2.0-star rating from 1 reviews.

Are there camping trails available in Bad Hersfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 camping trails in Bad Hersfeld and the most popular is Fulda-Radweg Etappe 3: Bad Hersfeld - Melsungen with an average 5.0 star rating from 1 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Bad Hersfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 running trail in Bad Hersfeld which is Kurpark Bad Hersfeld - Reckerode - Eichhof with an average 2.0 star rating from 1 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Bad Hersfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 18 biking trails in Bad Hersfeld and the most popular is Bad Hersfeld - Neuenstein - Eisenberg - Niederaula with an average 5.0 star rating from 1 community reviews.

Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Bad Hersfeld?

Are there any trails with weather shelters in Bad Hersfeld?

Are there any trails with lakes in Bad Hersfeld?

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