Best forest trails in Marburg
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Marburg 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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- 4.5 (16)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail near Marburg, Hesse. This loop starts at the historic, 36 m high Kaiser Wilhelm Tower. Those who climb the 167 steps of the observation tower will be rewarded with a great view of Marburg and the Lahn valley. This hike can also be mastered with slightly older children. There are restaurants and a playground. Highlights of the hike: - Kaiser Wilhelm Tower (Spiegelslustturm) - Tümpelsumpf ("Pond swamp") - Spiegelslust
- 4.8 (11)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular running tour in Marburg, Hesse. If you want to follow the route of the Marburg Run, whether it's for a walk or jog, you can start at Südbahnhof West and follow the lap. The path leads via Cappel and Gisselberg and brings a long stretch along the beautiful Lahn. Highlights of the tour: - Along the Lahn - Accessible by bus and train
- 4.6 (14)·Moderate·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail near Marburg, Hesse. This is a wonderful loop trail, the highlight of which is the ruins of Frauenberg Castle, built in 1252. Today, nature dominates the picture around the castle ruins, but in the Middle Ages an important trunk road ran through the area. The route runs mostly through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Frauenberg castle ruins - Frauenberg nature reserve near Beltershausen - Quiet forest trails
- 3.8 (4)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in Marburg, Hesse. The C1 circular hiking trail of the Marburg Transport and Beautification Association starts near the Elisabeth Church, the oldest exclusively Gothic church in Germany. You leave the city via the Marbacher Weg and take a nice walk around the Wannkopf. Highlights of the hike: - Elizabeth Church - Elisabeth fountain - Behring's mausoleum - Quiet forest trails
- 4.4 (13)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried loop near Marburg, Hesse. This varied loop leads via Dammühle, Ockershausen to Drei Linden and Hasselhof, among other places. It starts at Wilhemsplatz, where it is possible to park. It goes through a hilly landscape with some ups and downs. The hiking sign is a black D1 in a yellow circle with a black border. Highlights of the hike: - Ockershausen - Drei Linden - Hasselhof - Dammühle - Sellhof - Hohe Leuchte
- 4.7 (8)·Hard·15 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrIdyllic section of the "Lahnwanderweg" long-distance hiking trail, Hesse. At 24 km, the seventh stage is the longest and most demanding section of the Lahn hiking trail. After leaving Marburg behind you, you usually hike through lonely meadows and fields, which are now and then interspersed with small villages or idyllic wooded areas. Although there are refreshment stops, you should definitely have enough water and provisions in your backpack due to the length of the stage. The start and...
- 5.0 (6)·Easy·1.8 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk near Marburg, Hesse. If you are looking for a nice, short route for a walk with dogs and / or children or for a relaxed joggin loop in the forest, this is the right place for you. The route leads exclusively through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - dense forest - small forest lake
- 4.9 (8)·Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail near Marburg, Hesse. Despite this loop leading over two small mountains - the Heidenkopf and the Muehlenberg - the route is very relaxed throughout. The hike runs almost continuously through the forest and includes one or the other view of the Lahn Valley. Highlights of the hike: - Muehlenberg - Heidenkopf - Heidenbach
- 4.4 (8)·Easy·1.7 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk near Marburg, Hesse. On less than 3 km you will experience quite a bit of variety on this hike. You hike through shady, wooded sections and over pretty open landscapes. The highlight of the route is Weissenstein Castle. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Weissenstein Castle ruins
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Marburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Marburg is Von Marburg über Bad Endbach und Holzhausen. This trail is estimated to be 56.8 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Marburg?
Marburg: With an ascent of 6,541 ft, Von Marburg über Bad Endbach und Holzhausen has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Von Marburg über Hatzfeld und Biedenkopf with 6,230 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Marburg?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Marburg is Lahnwanderweg stage 7: Marburg - Fronhausen with a 4.7-star rating from 8 reviews.