Best historic site trails in Gründau
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Gründau 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 (6)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic loop in Hesse There is a lot to discover on this round tour through the Ronneburg hill country and the town of Niedergründau. The village's mountain church, first mentioned in 1217, is the station on the Way of St. James between Fulda and Frankfurt. The surrounding hill country offers beautiful views and a varied landscape. The route is marked with a yellow EU boat on a blue background.
- 5.0 (2)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThe shortest of the loveless hiking trails is marked with a kite. The four kilometers around the Herzberg can be covered in about an hour. From the starting point on Sommerbergstrasse, the path climbs up to the "Fahrstrasse" at the edge of the forest, together with fox, woodpecker, butterfly and owl. There, the Milan turns right as the only path and leads along the edge of the forest to the former forest swimming pool in Roth. At the lower end of the swimming pool area, turn right onto the...
- 5.0 (5)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrYou should plan a good two hours for the eight-kilometer butterfly trail. Together with the Eulenweg it leads just past the golf course of the Hühnerhof around the Oberwald. At “Lothars Bank” he leaves the Eulenweg to meet him again a few meters downhill. “Lothars Bank” was donated by the city of Gelnhausen to Lothar Krieg, senior official at the end of his duties. He was responsible for the Gelnhausen city forest for years. Together we go past the large solar ranch at the Gelnhäuser Warte,...
- 3.9 (6)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike near Gründau, Hesse. This beautiful hike through the Büdinger Forest begins northeast of Gründau. The start and finish point can be reached by bus and train and you can stop there at Gutsschänke Gut Hühnerhof. Highlights of the hike: - Gettenbach Castle - Sommerberg - Gettenbach - beautiful forest paths
- 3.5 (6)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail at the Gut Golf Park The almost 9-kilometer hike leads between Gettenbach, Hain- and Mittelgründau around the Stickelsberg, as today's 18-hole golf course was named in historical maps. The starting point is the Gut Hühnerhof car park. There are other places to get started at the car parks at the Hain-Gründauer Laurentiuskirche, from the "Heckers" restaurant (like the ASV Gründau tavern, which is one of the recommended places to stop off along the route) or from...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·19 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrDemanding hiking event near Gruendau, Hesse. This is the 30 km route of the popular hiking event "No mercy for the calves!" from 2022. In addition to the medium-length route, there are also 13 km and 50 km routes. On the homepage of the municipality of Gruendau you will find up-to-date information on registration, equipment and organization of the event (see link under "Tips"). Highlights of the hike: - Kinzig Valley - Franzosenkopf - varied hiking trails
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·31.3 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrDemanding hiking event near Gruendau, Hesse. This is the 50 km route of the popular hiking event "No mercy for the calves!" from 2022. Other distances are the 30 km route and the 13 km march. On the homepage of the municipality of Gruendau you will find all current information on registration, equipment and organization of the event (see link under "Tips"). Highlights of the hike: - varied hiking trails - French head - Herzberg - Gruendau valley - Kinzig
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrEuropean cultural route The history of Rothenbergen goes back to at least the 13th century and was for a long time rural. One of the oldest farms is the former "Schiversteiner Hof", where the country inn "Zum Bogen" is located today. At several stations and boards you can also find out why the village was used for camouflage.
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hiking event near Gruendau, Hesse. This is the 13 km route of the popular hiking event "No mercy for the calves!" from 2022. Despite the relatively short distance, the route is not recommended for prams due to the uneven paths. For more details on registration, equipment and organization of the event, it is worth taking a look at the website of the municipality of Gruendau (see link under "Tips"). Highlights of the hike: - Lieblos - Valley of the Gruendau - varied hiking trails
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Gründau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Gründau is 50 Jahre Gründau - Jubiläumstour. This trail is estimated to be 32.8 mi long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Gründau?
Gründau: With an ascent of 3,162 ft, 50 Jahre Gründau - Jubiläumstour has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is No mercy for the calf! 2022 - 50km with 3,139 ft of elevation gain.