Best backpacking trails in Melsungen

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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Melsungen 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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#1 - Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 9: Melsungen - Bad Hersfeld
5.0 (1)·Moderate·30.7 mi·Est. 11–12.5 hr
Stage 9 of D-Route 9 (Weser - Romantic Road). The ninth stage of D-Route 9 starts in Melsungen, which is not called the "Romantic half-timbered town on the Fulda" for nothing. The route continues south along the Fulda via Malsfeld and Morschen to Rotenburg an der Fulda. Numerous museums, refreshment stops and of course Rotenburg Castle invite you to linger. After refreshment, it continues via Ludwigsau to the stage destination Bad Hersfeld. Highlights: - Melsungen climatic health resort:...
#2 - Fulda-Radweg Etappe 4: Melsungen - Hann. Münden
Moderate·40.3 mi·Est. 16–17.5 hr
Stage 4 of the Fulda cycle path. The last day's stage of the Fulda cycle path follows the Fulda from Melsungen to the third largest city in Hesse: Kassel. Karlsaue, Bugasee and Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe are just a few of the numerous sights. From Kassel it goes on through the Kaufunger Wald until you finally get to Hann. Münden, where the Fulda flows into the Werra. Highlights: - Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel - Weser source in Hann. Münden

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest backpacking trail in Melsungen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Melsungen is Fulda-Radweg Etappe 4: Melsungen - Hann. Münden. This trail is estimated to be 40.3 mi long.

Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Melsungen?

Melsungen: With an ascent of 4,169 ft, Fulda-Radweg Etappe 4: Melsungen - Hann. Münden has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 9: Melsungen - Bad Hersfeld with 2,230 ft of elevation gain.