Best forest trails in Grünberg
3.5(11 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Grünberg 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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- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·14.9 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrCulturally rich route section in Upper Hesse The first stage of the Residenzenring begins in Grünberg and leads west across meadows and fields. It goes over Wirberg and into the Wieseckal, through forests in which one can discover barrows and through the valley of the Wetter. There are restaurants in Lich. Highlights: - Barrows - Lich Castle - Lich local history museum
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·31.9 mi·Est. 13–14 hrOfficial route of the permanent CTF. Further details can be found directly from the organizer: https://www.rsc-gruenberg.de/ The route leads over Stangenrod, Lumda, part of the Rabenauer Höhenweg to Rüddingshausen, past the so-called “Black Sea” to Homberg / Ohm. The Homberger Hainmühle can be seen as a stopover at kilometer 29 on the 52 km long route. From there the tour leads back to the Grünberger Sporthotel via Schadenbach, Weitershain, Atzenhain and Lehnheim. The route remains signposted...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·44.3 mi·Est. 18.5–20.5 hrCulturally rich long-distance hiking trail in the Vogelsberg natural region in Upper Hesse The Residenzenring connects the Laubach, Grünberg, Lich and Hungen residences in the north-west of Vogelsberg. There are correspondingly numerous historical sights to discover along the way: castles, monasteries, half-timbered houses, medieval old towns and churches await hikers as well as the beautiful Upper Hessian landscape. The waymark is a red crown on a yellow background. The direction of travel...
- Hard·136.4 mi·Est. 24 hr+Official route of the RTF RSC Grünberg cycle marathon. This route follows the 220-kilometre cycle marathon route of the RSC Grünberg RTF (cycle touring event), a traditional organized cycling event. Designed exclusively for racing bikes, this is an extreme endurance challenge. The route is almost entirely paved and follows public roads on a huge loop through the hilly landscape of Hesse, which probably includes parts of the Vogelsberg. Success on this route depends entirely on excellent...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Grünberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Grünberg is RTF RSC Grünberg – Marathon Route 220 km. This trail is estimated to be 136.4 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Grünberg?
Grünberg: With an ascent of 13,313 ft, RTF RSC Grünberg – Marathon Route 220 km has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is RTF RSC Grünberg – 155km route with 9,481 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Grünberg?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Grünberg is Residenzenring (Fernwanderweg) with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.