Best walking trails in Gersfeld

3.8(12 reviews)

Explore the most popular walking 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.

Top trails

#1 - Wasserkuppe Mountain
4.4 (10)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Child-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...
#2 - Rhoen loop trail 3 Dalherda
4.0 (1)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Family-friendly loop trail in the Bavarian Rhoen Nature Park, Bavaria. This short hike starts in Dalherda. You pass the sheep farm and cross the district road. Great views of the Fulda region and the Rhoen open up from the plateau in the north-east of the town. Highlights of the hike: - Dalherda - family-friendly route - Views over the Rhoen and the Fuldaer Land
#3 - Rhön-Rundweg 1 Spielberg
3.0 (1)·Moderate·2.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Family-friendly loop trail in the Hessian Rhoen Nature Park, Hesse. The Rhoen loop trail 1 near Spielberg leads to the Fulda spring and along the southern slope of the Wasserkuppe, the highest mountain in the Rhoen. The route leads through idyllic meadows, small forested areas and along the course of the upper Fulda. Highlights of the route: - View of the Wasserkuppe - source of the Fulda - idyllic meadow landscapes

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest walking trail in Gersfeld?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Gersfeld is Rhön-Rundweg 1 Spielberg. This trail is estimated to be 2.9 mi long.

Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Gersfeld?

Gersfeld: With an ascent of 600 ft, Rhön-Rundweg 1 Spielberg has the most elevation gain of all of the walking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for walking trails is Rhoen loop trail 3 Dalherda with 485 ft of elevation gain.