Best forest trails in Gersfeld
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Gersfeld 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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- 4.6 (52)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. From the hiking car park, the Feldbach accompanies you to the Kaskadenschlucht. In the NSG Rotes Moor, part of the way is along the moor nature trail. There is a place to stop at the Haus am Roten Moor at the Moordorf hiking car park. Highlights of the hike: - Red Moor nature reserve - Feldbach with cascade gorge - Moor educational trail
- 4.7 (29)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrFairytale circular hike in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. The Red Moor is the second largest raised bog in the UNESCO Rhön Biosphere Reserve. This route takes you once around the reserve. The moor nature trail takes you through the beautiful Red Moor nature reserve. With fantastic views, this trail can be started from the Moorsdorf parking lot. Highlights of the hike: - Rotes Moor nature reserve - Moor nature trail - Mathesberg - View over the moor lake (viewpoint)
- 4.5 (21)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Hessian Rhoen Nature Park, Hesse. Rhoen loop trail 4 begins at the Fuldaquelle car park. The route around the Wasserkuppe runs in sections on the extra tour Guckaisee and enchants with many great views. Beautiful views of the Werra open up from the Abtsrodaer Kuppe. The distant views from the Wasserkuppe are also especially pretty. Highlights of the hike: - Fulda spring - Wasserkuppe - Gliding Museum - geological educational trail - Abtsrodaer Kuppe
- 4.2 (16)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular winter hiking trail in the cross-country skiing park at the Rote Moor (Rhön), Hesse. The winter hiking trail runs from the parking lot Moordorf on a level, rolled track through the nature reserve Rotes Moor. Attention skiing! At the end of the hike, the Haus am Roten Moor provides Rhön food and drinks for your physical well-being (note opening times!). Highlights of the hike: - Moor lake - Moor boardwalk - lookout tower - NSG Red Moor
- 4.1 (19)·Hard·11.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrClose-to-nature premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This extra tour, characterized by a lot of peace and seclusion, has its starting point at the Moordorf parking lot. From there, the tour leads once through the Rotes Moor nature reserve, which is part of the Rhön UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, on well-signposted boardwalks and paths. The tour is marked with a red "R" on a white background. The entire tour around the largest raised bog in Hesse shines with solitude and...
- 4.0 (9)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrOfficial hike through the Rotes Moor nature reserve near Gersfeld in Hesse. For those arriving by car, there are parking spaces at the starting point. There are also restaurants in Langenhain. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Fulda. The hiking trail starts at Haus am Roten Moor, which offers additional information about the nature reserve in an attractive way. The symbol of the hike is a white four on a blue background. The route then runs within the nature reserve and...
- 4.4 (10)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrChild-friendly hike in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This route leads to the Wasserkuppe, the highest mountain in the Rhön and also the highest elevation in Hesse. Many family-friendly attractions await here, including summer toboggan runs and Hesse's highest climbing forest. Even though it is usually full of visitors up here, the views from the summit of the Wasserkuppe are excellent. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments on the Wasserkuppe. Highlights of the...
- 4.0 (13)·Easy·5 miPopular cross-country ski trail in the Loipenpark am Roten Moor (Rhön) Easy cross-country skiing route between the Schwedenwall car park and the Moordorf car park. Ideal trail for beginners with easy descents and inclines. It only gets a little faster to the Schwedenwall car park. Highlights of the trail: - beginner friendly - wonderful views of the Gersfeld valley basin - Kesselstein spruce forest
- 3.7 (5)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse / Bavaria. This beautiful loop begins at the Schwedenschanze hiking car park. It goes over the summit of the Hohe Hoelle and through picturesque meadow landscapes. Highlights of the hike: - familyfriendly - Hohe Hoelle - idyllic meadow landscapes
- 4.4 (13)·Moderate·2.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic loop in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This is a very beautiful and scenic loop that leads up to the Große Nalle. There is also an idyllic, disused basalt quarry with a small lake very close to the mountain. In the past, basalt was often quarried in the Rhön. After work ceased, the pits filled with water and are now basalt lakes, which are not always easy to find. A highlight of this lake is the stone ramp that leads up to the water. Above the lake, there is also a...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Gersfeld?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Gersfeld is Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6: Wasserkuppe - Bayerischer Wald. This trail is estimated to be 398.5 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Gersfeld?
Gersfeld: With an ascent of 68,510 ft, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6: Wasserkuppe - Bayerischer Wald has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is European Long-Distance Trail E6 with 67,057 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Gersfeld?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Gersfeld is Rotes Moor with a 4.1-star rating from 19 reviews.
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