Best beach trails in Hesse
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Explore the most popular beach trails in Hesse 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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- 4.4 (64)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse. A nice loop right on the banks of the Diemelsee. During the warmer months of the year it is advisable to have swimwear with you. A large part of the route can also be done with a stroller. There are refreshment stops in the area of the dam and in Heringhausen. Highlights of the hike: - Diemelsee - dam - Heringhausen - great views
- 4.3 (41)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly loop hike near Bad Arolsen, Hesse The circular route around the Twistesee is equally popular with hikers, walkers and runners. The well-developed paths, some of which are asphalted and some of which are gravel, offer wonderful views of the water and lead past some rest areas and beaches. This circular route is also suitable for families with children and hikers with dogs (there is a dog beach on the northern shore of the lake). There are places to stop for refreshments, and...
- 4.1 (23)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis loop leads through the stately Kranichstein Forest in the north of Darmstadt and allows visitors to immerse themselves in over 400 years of hunting history of the Landgraves of Hesse-Darmstadt. The route starts at the Steinbrücker Teich leisure center and follows wide forest paths through a historic game reserve, where red deer, fallow deer and wild boar still live in extensive enclosures. Majestic oaks and beeches grow in the near-natural mixed forests, while wood anemones and lesser...
- 4.7 (21)·Moderate·39.4 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrPopular bike tour near Frankfurt am Main, Hesse. This beautiful bike tour along the Frankfurt Green Belt can be undertaken by mountain bike or other off-road bikes and starts in Neu-Isenburg. From there it goes in a wide loop around Frankfurt. In the forested areas, the paths on fine gravel or hard sand are easy to ride on. Within the city, there are usually separate cycle paths. There are beautiful asphalt paths on the Main and the ferry crosses in Hoecht. Highlights of the route: -...
- 4.7 (17)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail near Muehlheim am Main, Hesse. This beautiful loop is all about picturesque waters. You pass or walk around the Green Lake, the New Lake, the Oberwaldsee and the Vogelsberger See. Since you are mostly in the nature reserve, dogs have to stay on a leash here. After the walk, you can stop off at the "Zum Gruenen See Eck" restaurant. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Neuer See ("New lake") - NSG Oberwaldsee von Dietesheim - Gruener See ("Green lake")
- 4.5 (27)·Moderate·31.6 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrPopular bike tour in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. This cycle path is located in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park and starts in Waldeck. A particularly beautiful tour around the Edersee, which often runs on forest paths. A lunch break can be taken in Herzhausen about halfway along the route. You pass many campsites, so that the route can also be completed in several shorter daily stages. Highlights of the route: - Views of the Edersee - Waldeck - Edersee shore near...
- 4.7 (22)·Hard·18.8 mi·Est. 8–9 hrPopular hiking event near Wiesbaden, Hesse. This is the official 30km route of the annual mammoth march in the Rhein-Main area in 2020. For those who want more, there is also a 55km route. Highlights of the route: - Hiking trail along the Rhine - Eltville on the Rhine - Vineyards ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.4 (23)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrRefreshing hiking tour in Limburg an der Lahn, Hesse. This great round starts in the center of Limburg. There are parking spaces there, but there are also options for arriving by bus. The path first goes over the Old Lahn Bridge along the Lahn in the direction of Dietkirchen, from there the path turns back towards the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - Bishop's garden - City Church of St. Sebastian - Episcopal Ordinariate - Old Lahn bridge with bridge tower - Along the beautiful...
- 4.3 (20)·Moderate·10.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. A wonderful loop in the nature reserve "Kuehkopf-Knoblochsaue". The Kuehkopf peninsula is almost undeveloped and promises a relaxing nature experience. Highlights of the hike: - Old Rhine - Hofgut Guntershausen - Kroenkeswoerth observation tower
- 4.7 (12)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hike in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. This hike, which can be reached by public transport, starts in Eberstadt. As the name of the route suggests, it goes around and over seven hills, including the Herrgottsberg and the Prinzenberg, to the Rosenhoehe Park in Darmstadt. Highlights of the hike: - Darmstadt - Ludwigshoehe - Prinzenberg - Dommerberg - Bismarck Tower - Eberstadt
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Frequently asked questions
What national parks in Hesse have beach trails?
Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in Hesse. Kellerwald-Edersee National Park is home to 5 beach trails with an average 4.4 star rating from 57 community reviews.
What is the longest beach trail in Hesse?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Hesse is Von Viernheim über Mörlenbach und Schreisheim. This trail is estimated to be 39.7 mi long.
Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Hesse?
Hesse: With an ascent of 6,328 ft, Diemelsteig has the most elevation gain of all of the beach trails in the area. The next highest ascent for beach trails is Burgwald Trail with 5,252 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult beach trail in Hesse?
The most popular and difficult beach trail in Hesse is Little Mammutmarsch Rhein Main (2020, 30km) with a 4.7-star rating from 22 reviews.
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