Best lake trails in Marburg

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Explore the most popular lake 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.

Top trails

#1 - From the Cappel cemetery to the Frauenberg castle ruins
4.6 (15)·Moderate·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular 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
#2 - New Marburg Botanical Garden
5.0 (13)·Easy·1.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
Family-friendly walk in Marburg, Hesse. A nice little tour through the botanical garden in Marburg. There are not only rare plant species to marvel at, but also the barrows in the spring forest. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - rare plants - Barrows - Celtic house - arboretum
#3 - Homberger Weg
5.0 (3)·Hard·17.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hr
The Homberger Weg leads from the parking lot of the Aquamar Marburg, over the Lahnberge, Schröck, Wittelsberg, Rauischholzhausen, Höingen and Leuchtenbach to Homberg / Ohm. A varied tour over historic terrain.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest lake trail in Marburg?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Marburg is Homberger Weg. This trail is estimated to be 17.2 mi long.

Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Marburg?

Marburg: With an ascent of 1,840 ft, Homberger Weg has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is From the Cappel cemetery to the Frauenberg castle ruins with 646 ft of elevation gain.