Best forest trails in Frankenau
3.9(34 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Frankenau 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
- 4.8 (10)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrShort historical hike in Frankenau, Hesse. The starting point is at the "Euler" national park entrance car park, where there is also a bus stop. Follow the Quernstkapelle hiking symbol on the Quernstweg. On the Quernstpfad it then goes back to the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - Customizable round - Shady forest paths - Charcoal kiln - Quernsthorst church with ruins
- 4.9 (3)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly hike in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, Hesse. The heather adventure trail in the Kellerwald leads over a short distance through the varied landscapes of the Franconian cultural landscape. At several information and experience stations you can learn interesting and curious facts about the heath. The hiking symbol of this route is a Heidschnucke. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - wet meadows - Juniper heather - Information and experience stations
- 3.6 (6)·Hard·97.7 mi·Est. 24 hr+Diverse long-distance hiking trail in the Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park, Hesse. The certified quality trail Kellerwaldsteig leads hikers into the varied and uniquely beautiful nature of the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park and the surrounding nature park of the same name. It is recommended to divide the Kellerwaldsteig into 12 daily stages. A special highlight of the route is the Edersee with its clear water. In addition, you hike through rustic cripple forests, dense beech forests and so...
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrStage 1 of the "Kellerwaldsteig" long-distance hiking trail, Hesse. This is the first stage of the Kellerwaldsteig, a certified quality trail that leads in an almost 160 km long loop through the Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park. The national park town of Frankenau marks the starting point of the 13 km long first section. On the way to the climatic health resort of Oberorke you pass several castle ruins and a very beautiful nature reserve in the Lengelbach valley. Several places to stay...
- 2.0 (4)·Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPromising hiking tour in Altenlothheim, Hesse. From the P11 national park entrance "Koppe" you follow the hiking symbol oak leaf through the beautiful national park Kellerwald-Edersee. Highlights of the tour: - Forest Heiligenstocktriesch - Shady forest paths - Chestnut triangle - Blessed Path - Beautiful local flora & fauna
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Frankenau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Frankenau is Kellerwaldsteig. This trail is estimated to be 97.7 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Frankenau?
Frankenau: With an ascent of 15,597 ft, Kellerwaldsteig has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Kellerwaldsteig Etappe 1: Frankenau - Oberorke with 1,062 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Frankenau?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Frankenau is Kellerwaldsteig with a 3.6-star rating from 6 reviews.