Best lake trails in Melsungen

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Explore the most popular lake 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 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - Trailrunde Melsungen
3.9 (2)·Moderate·20.6 mi
Trail-heavy round around Melsungen. With very good driving technique, the route can also be mastered with a hardtail. A full suspension with 130 mm travel is recommended. The trails are also feasible for an e-fully. You can drive the circuit almost all year round, provided there is no snow.
#6 - Soehre Trails
3.4 (2)·Moderate·34.5 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hr
Popular mountain bike tour in the Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land, Hesse. This is a moderate mountain bike tour of the most beautiful and playful trails in the Soehrewald. The highest point of the tour is the Stellberg. The route passes only a few towns, so you should have enough food with you. Highlights of the tour: - varied trails - Soehrewald - Stellberg (495 m above sea level) - Stellbergsee - Animal Park Rose - Green Lake
#7 - Zum Grünen See
Easy·22.4 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Simple MTB route without single trails
#8 - Melsunger Rundwanderweg M6: Zum Wolfstein
Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#9 - 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
#10 - Wildsberg-Runde
Easy·23.7 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
Nice and not too difficult MTB tour over the Wildsberg.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest lake trail in Melsungen?

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

Which lake 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 lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Soehre Trails with 4,671 ft of elevation gain.