Best partially-paved trails in Braunfels
4.5(25 reviews)
Explore the most popular partially paved trails near Braunfels 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 (8)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrA nice tour through the Solmser Land, which is dominated by a fairytale castle: The tour starts at the guest's house. First you go up the street to the market square and turn left into the Kurpark (mighty old trees!). Leave the Kurpark at the east entrance and follow the Tiergartenstraße southwards out of the village (hiking trail symbol X). The X continues to Philippstein with its beautifully restored castle ruins, down into town and along the Möttau to Bermbach. At the outskirts of Bermbach...
- 4.5 (6)·Hard·11 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrA varied section of the Lahn hiking trail in Hesse There is a lot to see on this stage: castles and geological features, a wildlife park and of course a hiking route through forests and across open fields. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Braunfels Castle - Big pond - Weilburg Zoo - Kubach crystal cave - Weilburg Castle
- 4.9 (4)·Moderate·35.3 mi·Est. 14.5–15.5 hrVaried racing bike tour in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This racing bike route in the Taunus begins near Philippstein Castle. In the further course of the tour, several other castles and palaces await, including the Laneburg in Löhnberg, the castle in Weilburg and the Runkel castle. Another attraction is the Lubentius Church near Limburg, which stands high on a rock. Highlights of the tour: - Laneburg - Runkel Castle - Lubentius Church - old Lahn bridge in Weilburg
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried circular route around Braunfels This hike leads along varied paths around the historic town of Braunfels. The route runs along a mixture of nature trails, gravel paths and asphalted sections through fields and forests. Along the way, views of the Lahn valley and the picturesque old town open up time and again. Braunfels Castle, with its striking silhouette and many towers, is a constant companion on this tour and offers numerous photo opportunities from different perspectives.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest partially-paved trail in Braunfels?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Braunfels is Lahn Cycle Path: Philippstein to Limburg. This trail is estimated to be 35.3 mi long.
Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Braunfels?
Braunfels: With an ascent of 3,674 ft, Lahn Cycle Path: Philippstein to Limburg has the most elevation gain of all of the partially paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for partially paved trails is Schloss Braunfels - Burgruine Philippstein with 1,414 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult partially-paved trail in Braunfels?
The most popular and difficult partially-paved trail in Braunfels is Lahnwanderweg stage 12: Braunfels - Weilburg with a 4.5-star rating from 6 reviews.