Best historic site trails in Fritzlar
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Fritzlar 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
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular loop trail on the Eder, Hesse. Route 1 starts and finishes at the Gaertnerhof hiking information board. After crossing the Eder and the Muehlengraben you reach Fritzlar. Here you go on a nice tour of discovery in the historic old town including the well-preserved city wall, winding streets, lovingly restored half-timbered houses and of course the Fritzlar Cathedral, the construction of which began a few centuries after the church and monastery were founded by Saint...
- 4.2 (3)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail near Fritzlar, Hesse. This short hike awaits you with dense forest, panoramic forest edges, field and river landscapes. A way of the cross leads up to the Bueraberg, on which some remains of the wall of the former Bueraburg can still be seen. Highlights of the hike: - Eder - Bueraberg with relics of the Bueraburg - Way of the Cross
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrBeautiful loop in Hesse, Germany. A beautiful and not very strenuous circular hike through the historic old town of Fritzlar and the river landscape of the Eder and Mühlengraben. In the city center you will find numerous restaurants and cafes. If you get hungry on the way, you will also find restaurants on the south bank of the Eder. Highlights: - Fritzlar Regional Museum - Fritzlar Cathedral Museum
- 4.7 (3)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried loop trailnear Fritzlar, Hesse. Over 10 km, this hike on the Eder delights with picturesque landscapes, ancient ruins and cultural and historical sites. You walk through Fritzlar, along the Eder and up to the Bueraberg, where some remains of the walls of the Bueraburg, an early medieval fortification, are still standing. Highlights of the hike: - Rolandsbrunnen and Fritzlar market square - Trail along the Eder - Nature reserve Schlammteiche near Geismar - Relics of the Bueraburg
- Hard·14.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrCulturally rich route section in the Hessian mountainous region, Hesse. The tenth stage of the Ederhöhenweg leads through the historic Chatten area; along the way you come across many historical sights and testimonies to ancient cultures in the region. There are refreshment stops at the stage destination and in Gensungen. Highlights of the hike: - Fraumünster Church - former monastery charterhouse - Middle courtyard
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Fritzlar?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Fritzlar is Fritzlarer RTF – 48er Strecke. This trail is estimated to be 29.4 mi long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Fritzlar?
Fritzlar: With an ascent of 1,174 ft, Ederhöhenweg stage 10: Fritzlar - Ellenberg has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Fritzlarer RTF – 48er Strecke with 918 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Fritzlar?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Fritzlar is Ederhöhenweg stage 10: Fritzlar - Ellenberg with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.