Best forest trails in Korbach
4.1(11 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Korbach 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
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly loop trail near Korbach, Hesse. The Korbacher fissure is one of the most important archaeological monuments in Hesse. Numerous fossils were found in the 20 m deep and up to 4 m wide crevice that can be dated back to the Upper Permian. Display boards provide information about the fossil finds. From here you hike through beautiful field landscapes to the Marbecktal. Around the airfield you walk back to Korbach. Highlights of the hike: - Marbeck Valley - Korbach gorge -...
- 3.9 (2)·Hard·11.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular loop trail from Korbach, Hesse. First you walk through the historic old town of Korbach, where you can, for example, stop by the Wolfgang Bonhage Museum. Here you can admire 250 million year old fossils from the Korbach column, evidence of historical gold mining, baroque Joseph paintings from the "Alte Waage", as well as exhibitions on gold, iron and copper mining. After the informative break, you hike across fields, meadows and forests to Goldhausen. The visitors' gallery can be...
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·13 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular geo-educational trail near Korbach, Hesse. On the Korbach Geopath you can follow the history of the earth and learn how today's landscape was created here. There are karst phenomena on the Korbmacher plateau and remains of medieval mining to be discovered. There is also an abundance of orchids and rare dry grass plants. Highlights of the hike: - educational trail - Relics of medieval mining - rare plants - Karst formations worth seeing - Eisenberg (largest gold deposit in Germany)
- Hard·24.1 mi·Est. 10–11 hrBeautiful, varied route near Korbach, Hesse. A beautiful route with a varied landscape that offers beautiful views, especially along the Eder. The route in this form - through the Edersee - can only be carried out at low tide. The K32 can be used as an alternative. Highlights of the route: - Varying landscape - Looks over the Eder - Beautiful Panorama
- Hard·130.6 mi·Est. 24 hr+Official route of the cycle marathon. This legendary 3-lake cycle marathon is considered one of the toughest endurance tests for racing cyclists in the region. The route connects three large bodies of water (Aartalsee, Krombachtalsperre, Seeweiher) and represents a serious, all-day challenge that requires maximum fitness and mental strength.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Korbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Korbach is 3-Lakes Cycling Marathon 2020. This trail is estimated to be 130.6 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Korbach?
Korbach: With an ascent of 13,933 ft, 3-Lakes Cycling Marathon 2020 has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Korbach - Waldeck with 3,343 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Korbach?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Korbach is On the gold trail with a 3.9-star rating from 2 reviews.