Best forest trails in Melsungen

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Explore the most popular forest 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 - Melsung Loop M5
5.0 (5)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#3 - Melsunger Rundwanderweg M9: Zur Weltkugel
5.0 (1)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#4 - Reichenbach Abbey and Großer Stein
5.0 (1)·Moderate·42.2 mi·Est. 18–19.5 hr
Diverse mountain bike tour near Melsungen, Hessen. This is a moderately difficult loop with some nice trails. The route runs in a wide loop around Spangenberg, passing some nice little villages. Highlights of the tour: - Reichenbach Monastery - Grosser Stein ("Big Stone") - View of the Fulda
#5 - Melsungen - Ederesee - Bad Wildungen
5.0 (1)·Moderate·98.6 mi·Est. 24 hr+
Nice to drive around the Edersee, with usually little traffic. Only two short sections on federal roads, otherwise rather quiet. Gradients are all passable max. 10%. Due to the length, only recommended on warm days. The climbed meters are about 1300.
#6 - Oberellenbach - Pommer - Homberg - Gensungen
4.0 (2)·Moderate·51.5 mi·Est. 20.5–22.5 hr
A varied bike tour in the Knuell Nature Park, Hesse. Moderate bike tour in the Knuell. Mainly leads on back roads with little traffic. The inclines are not too difficult either, a maximum of 10%. The route can be used all year round and is also very suitable for e-bikes. Highlights of the tour: - Hombergen - Melsungen
#7 - Zum See Konnefeld
4.0 (1)·Easy·27.8 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hr
Easy MTB tour to the lake in Konnefeld. Also goes well with a gravel bike. Accessible by train and bus.
#8 - Melsunger Rundwanderweg M8
4.0 (1)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Varied hiking trail in Melsungen, Hesse.
#9 - Melsunger Rundwanderweg M2
5.0 (1)·Moderate·9.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
#10 - Melsungen - Spangenberg
3.7 (2)·Moderate·22.2 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Easy tour without trails; also accessible with a gravel bike. Gradients up to 16%.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Melsungen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Melsungen is Melsungen - Ederesee - Bad Wildungen. This trail is estimated to be 98.6 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Melsungen?

Melsungen: With an ascent of 9,583 ft, Melsungen - Ederesee - Bad Wildungen has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Bilsteinrunde H with 6,230 ft of elevation gain.