Best forest trails in Fischbachtal
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Fischbachtal 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
- 4.1 (8)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. This route leads on beautiful forest paths to Neunkircher Höhe. If you want to extend the route a little, you can take a short detour to Germannshoehe. Highlights of the hike: - Neunkircher Hoehe - Little sea of rocks - Daumenstein - Germannshoehe (optional)
- 4.4 (6)·Moderate·17.9 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrPopular MTB tour in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This quite challenging MTB tour leads around the Fischbach valley, varied with wonderful views and mostly on beautiful forest paths. Highlights include the Renaissance Lichtenberg Castle and Bollwerk. The Fischbachtal circular route (Fi1) can be started at the Niedernhausen natural swimming pool, for example. There are several nice places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Quarry lake -...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·13.7 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows stage 6 of the Alemannenweg and connects Fischbachtal with Höchst im Odenwald. Leaving Niedernhausen, the trail ascends through dense forests to the Nonroder Höhe and passes Wersau and Brensbach. Hikers cross open farmland toward the Otzberg, an extinct volcano topped by the Veste Otzberg fortress, before continuing past Hassenroth to enjoy panoramic ridge views extending across the Odenwald toward the Katzenbuckel. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and...
- Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. Four wonderful loop trails start at the small nature park car park in Ruhehain in Fischbachtal. Loop trail 2 (Spitzestein-Weg) first leads south to Nonrod, partly along roads. The way back is via the Russberg, far away from any roads through forest and meadows. Highlights of the hike: - Russberg - Forests and meadows - Nonrod
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Fischbachtal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Fischbachtal is Fischbachtal Loop (Fi1). This trail is estimated to be 17.9 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Fischbachtal?
Fischbachtal: With an ascent of 3,228 ft, Fischbachtal Loop (Fi1) has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Rundwanderweg Ökumenischer Pilgerweg : St. Jost with 2,450 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Fischbachtal?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Fischbachtal is Rundwanderweg Ökumenischer Pilgerweg : St. Jost with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
