Best trail running trails in Marburg
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Explore the most popular trail running 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
- 4.5 (27)·Easy·3.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular city walk in Marburg, Hesse. Over a distance of 5 km, this route connects many of Marburg's most popular sights. You walk across the Lahnwiesen and Lahnauen and pass, among other things, the market with the city's historic town hall. Highlights of the route: - Lahnwiesen - market - Landgrave Castle - Elisabeth Church
- 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
- 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
- 4.6 (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
- 4.5 (12)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop trail near Marburg, Hesse. This hike leads almost exclusively through the forest. After just 2 km you reach the mausoleum, which was built in honor of the Marburg researcher and entrepreneur Emil von Behring. On the way back, you will hike through the Teufelsgraben nature reserve, a deeply cut valley that provides a habitat for rare animals and plants. Highlights of the hike: - Behring mausoleum - Teufelsgraben nature reserve - Detour to the Marburg Landgrave Castle (optional)
- 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...
- 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
- 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
- 4.4 (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 running trail in Marburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Marburg is Marburg Loop. This trail is estimated to be 15.8 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Marburg?
Marburg: With an ascent of 2,217 ft, Lahnwanderweg stage 7: Marburg - Fronhausen has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Marburg Loop with 2,096 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Marburg?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Marburg is Lahnwanderweg stage 7: Marburg - Fronhausen with a 4.7-star rating from 8 reviews.