Best forest trails in Battenberg
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Battenberg 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
- 4.3 (9)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis route is a certified premium hiking trail that can be walked in both directions. The varied route, marked with a yellow "K" highlighted in blue, lies in the hiking fairy tale Burgwald-Ederbergland and offers forest and field sections as well as some beautiful views. If you want to travel by bus and train, you should take line 540 from Frankenberg station.
- 4.4 (2)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrCertified, cultural-historical premium walking trail in Battenberg, Hesse. The Battenberger Burgenweg is one of the hiking fairy tales Burgwald-Ederbergland. The circular route inspires with a varied landscape, natural paths, fantastic views and cultural and historical highlights. Highlights of the walk: - mining tunnels - Cellar castle ruins with observation tower - Neuburg hunting lodge
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried route section in the Frankenberger Bucht, Hesse Stage 5 of the Ederhöhenweg runs between the heights of the slate mountains and the Burg forest to the south in the Frankenberg Bay. You hike along the Stede, a steep slope and all the way to Frankenberg. There are restaurants there. Highlights: - Frankenberger Bay - Hansel and Gretel fountain - Kölnische Heerstrasse - Nature trail
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·9.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular themed trail in the Waldecker Land, Hesse. This loop leads from the swimming pool car park in Battenberg along various art objects. From Battenberg you walk back to Battenberg via Berghofen and Laisa. A colored "B" shows the way. Highlights of the hike: - several art stations - Battenberg - beautiful views
- 3.0 (2)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrIt is a point-to-point route that starts in Allendorf and leads to Hallenberg via the Linspherradweg. The path mostly runs parallel to the road going in the same direction. The route leads from the federal state of Hesse to North Rhine-Westphalia. It is mostly surrounded by trees.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Battenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Battenberg is Battenberg Art Trail. This trail is estimated to be 9.5 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Battenberg?
Battenberg: With an ascent of 1,696 ft, Battenberg Art Trail has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Linspherradweg: Allendorf - Hallenberg with 1,056 ft of elevation gain.