Best wildlife trails in Gersfeld
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Explore the most popular wildlife 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 (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)
- 4.1 (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...
- 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
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·19.5 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrA tour that leads partly over the Hochrhönstraße, which is characterized by a pleasant height profile in an otherwise hilly landscape. In the nature reserve Schwarzes Moor it is recommended to take a short break, leave your bicycles and explore the Bohlensteg on foot.
- 4.5 (5)·Hard·61.6 mi·Est. 24 hr+Panoramic hike between the Rhön and the Thuringian Forest. A varied hike on which the beautiful, hilly landscapes of the Rhön and the deep forests of the Thuringian Forest can be explored. There are refreshment stops on the Hohe Geba, in Stepfershausen and in Walldorf. Highlights: - Wasserkuppe mountain - Viewing platform on the Ellenbogen - Black moor - Oberhof
- Moderate·129.5 mi·Est. 24 hr+Eventful long-distance cycle path from Gersfeld to Hann. Münden. The long-distance cycle path along the picturesque Fulda Valley, partly on gravel paths away from the roads, awaits you with varied landscapes along forests, meadows and even a wildlife park. Pretty half-timbered towns with baroque town complexes and Renaissance castles round off the happiness of cyclists. Highlights: - Half-timbered town Rotenburg - Schloss Fasanerie Adolphseck in Eichenzell - Fulda monastery and city...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Gersfeld?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Gersfeld is Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6: Wasserkuppe - Bayerischer Wald. This trail is estimated to be 398.5 mi long.
Which wildlife 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 wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Rhön-Rennsteig-Weg with 9,990 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Gersfeld?
The most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Gersfeld is Rotes Moor with a 4.1-star rating from 19 reviews.
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