Best lake trails in Gersfeld
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Explore the most popular lake 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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- 4.7 (49)·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)
- 4.2 (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
- 4.8 (20)·Hard·12.8 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhoen Nature Park, Hesse. All sorts of peaks with great views and idyllic waters line the trail on this Rhoen extra tour. It goes high up to the summit of the Wasserkuppe and the Pferdskopf and past the Guckaisee (swimming is possible here) and the source of the Fulda. Highlights of the hike: - Views from the Pferdskopf - Source of the Fulda - Guckaisee - Nature reserve Schafstein bei Westsachsen
- 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 (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...
- 3.9 (5)·Easy·23.9 mi·Est. 9.5–10 hrStage 1 of the Fulda cycle path. The first day's stage of the Fulda Cycle Path starts at the Fulda spring, which is located on the Wasserkuppe. As the highest point in Hesse, you have a wonderful view of the Rhön from the Wasserkuppe. Following the Fulda, it goes downhill via Gersfeld with its historic old town and wildlife park via Eichenzell to the cathedral city of Fulda. Highlights: - Gersfeld: historic market square, wildlife park - Renaissance castle in Eichenzell - Fulda: cathedral,...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·14.2 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrPremium hiking trail and section of the Hochrhöner (west route) If you walk on this certified premium hiking trail at the right time of year, you can see the gentian in bloom; it goes through forests and past chapels and huts to rest. Highlights: - Aviator Memorial - Milseburg - Celtic ramparts
- 4.7 (9)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. Both the starting point and the destination can be reached by bus and train (at the Schwedenschanze or Oberbach information center). There are restaurants at the beginning and end of the hike. Highlights of the hike: - Wildflecken - Detour to the Schwedenschanze
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·28.9 mi·Est. 14–15 hrA varied mountain bike tour in the Hessian Rhoen Nature Park, Hesse. This tour can be easily reached by bus or train; the starting point of the route is directly at the Gersfeld train station. The route initially runs north via Oberhausen. On the way back you ride close to the Bavarian border. Highlights of the tour: - Moor lake in the Red Moor nature reserve - Wickerser hats - Baroque Gersfeld Castle
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Gersfeld?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Gersfeld is Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6: Wasserkuppe - Bayerischer Wald. This trail is estimated to be 398.5 mi long.
Which lake 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 lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is European Long-Distance Trail E6 with 67,057 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Gersfeld?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Gersfeld is Guckaisee with a 4.8-star rating from 21 reviews.
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