Best trail running trails in Bad Orb
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Explore the most popular trail running trails near Bad Orb 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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- 4.9 (5)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. This wonderful hike enchants with great views of Bad Orb, the romantic nature of the Upper Habers valley and historical monuments such as the Bocksberg chapel and a hydroelectric power station from 1901. Since you are partly on narrow, natural paths, sturdy hiking shoes are recommended. After the hike on loop trail 11, the day can come to a relaxed end with a visit to the nearby spa gardens or a stop at a restaurant in Bad...
- 4.1 (5)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. This popular loop starts at the wildlife park in Bad Orb and leads along beautiful forest paths to Forsthaus Beilstein. The trail leads past a Kneipp facility and barefoot path back to the wildlife park. Highlights of the hike: - Wildlife park with petting enclosure - Kneipp facility & barefoot path - Refreshments available (Café Waldfriede in Bar Orb)
- 3.5 (4)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. The family-friendly Bad Orber loop trail 1 begins at the "Dreiländereck" car park. From there you hike along the edge of the forest to the "Aufenauerhoehe", where you can make a short detour to the "Milchhuette" on the Sonnenberg farm. Finally, you walk back to the car park via field and meadow trails. Highlights of the hike: - Views of the Orb valley and Bad Orb - Detour to the "milk shack" - idyllic forest edges
- 3.9 (5)·Hard·32.3 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrPopular hiking marathon in the Hessischer Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. This is the route of the hiking event "Spessart 50". There is a lot of uphill and downhill. Often you hike on gravel forest roads and only rarely on asphalt. Current information about the event can be found at the organizer: http://www.spessart50.de/. Highlights of the hike: - varied paths - Views over the Spessart - Bad Orb spa gardens
- 4.8 (2)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis varied loop leads through the densely wooded Spessart region just outside the spa town of Bad Orb. The trail starts at the popular wildlife park and takes in the gentle but steadily ascending hills of the Main-Kinzig district. The route runs along a mixture of wide forest paths, shady beech forests, and natural trails. A central highlight is the wildlife park at the starting point, which offers a special experience for families, as well as the view from the Pfarrküppel, which offers a...
- 4.9 (3)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Hesse This route in the historical triangle "Auf der Große Kuppe" connects the circular route 02 - Grenzsteinweg Bad Orb with a detour to the Eisenberg. You pass many boundary stones from different epochs (see display board); including a panoramic view of Bad Orb and Wächtersbach. Although most of the boundary stone locations are also indicated by the path markings, it is not so easy to discover all the boundary stones listed on the...
- 5.0 (2)·Easy·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. The Wegscheidesteig near Bad Orb begins at the Haselruhe car park. The route runs mostly through the forest, but also crosses some small forest clearings. Attention: A popular mountain bike flow trail is crossed after a good two kilometers (see waypoint on the map). Special caution and mutual consideration is required here. Highlights of the hike: - quiet forest trails - beautiful views - Hasel spring
- 3.7 (2)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic loop trail in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. As the name suggests, loop trail 16 offers fantastic views of the Spessart, the spa town of Bad Orb and even the Vogelsberg. But the route offers even more: Among other things, you pass the approximately 8 m high Cross of Honor that was erected on the Huehnerberg in 1949 in honor of those who died in the war. Sometimes you hike on narrow paths - sturdy shoes are an advantage on this hike in the Spessart. Highlights of the...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Bad Orb?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Bad Orb is Spessart 50. This trail is estimated to be 32.3 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Orb?
Bad Orb: With an ascent of 5,226 ft, Spessart 50 has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Bad Orb - Orb Source Loop with 1,660 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Bad Orb?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Bad Orb is Spessart 50 with a 3.9-star rating from 5 reviews.
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