Best river trails in Michelstadt
3.8(37 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Michelstadt 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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- 3.8 (14)·Hard·15.5 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrPopular MTB tour in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. The loop leads at the beginning and end through the beautiful old town of Michelstadt (refreshments available). Uphill it is mainly on forest roads, downhill there are numerous trails that are only used by bikers. After leaving Michelstadt, the trail leads past the Gräsich and the old limestone quarry. Here the Kirchberg trail is reached before passing the Stockheimer Eiche over the Kilians trail, the Hermann temple...
- 3.8 (5)·Moderate·9.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic hike in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The name suggests: The varied circular hike in the Odenwald offers wonderful panoramic views over the half-timbered towns of Erbach and Michelstadt. The hike contains only a few inclines. Highlights of the hike: - countless panoramic views - Michelstadt with the Gothic town hall - Former royal seat of Erbach with a neo-baroque castle - near-natural forest paths - Stockheim oak
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·14 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route follows stage 1 of the Alemannenweg and connects Erbach with Reichelsheim. Departing Schloss Erbach, the path leads through the Brudergrund wildlife park and ascends to the Mossauer Höhe near the Schmucker Brewery. Hikers continue through forests toward Morsberg, passing historic UNESCO Geopark mining panels and the Beerfurther Schlösschen before descending across open fields into the Gersprenz Valley to Schloss Reichenberg. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and...
- 4.0 (3)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This scenic hiking trail starts at the nature park parking lot at Einhardsbasilika. The cultural history and economy of the region are presented at several stations along the way, as are the connections with the geological history of the region. In addition to clay pits, local businesses and castles, there is of course also wonderful nature, orchards and forests to see. The hike is marked with a yellow "L". There are...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·62.3 mi·Est. 24 hr+Demanding racing bike circuit in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. For this road bike tour you should be in a bit of fitness. From Michelstadt it goes almost 100 km through the Odenwald. There are some pretty towns along the way, where you can stop off. Highlights of the route: - Michelstadt - Amorbach - Mudau - Eulbach English Garden
- 2.0 (1)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrA varied hike in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. Possible starting points for this hike in the Odenwald are the Bremhof car park or the train station in Laudenbach. The route is marked with an L and a white 1 in an open circle. Highlights of the hike: - Trout ponds - Lauseiche - Laudenbachtal
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Michelstadt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Michelstadt is Odenwald bike tour: Michelstadt - Amorbach - Mudau. This trail is estimated to be 62.3 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Michelstadt?
Michelstadt: With an ascent of 6,797 ft, Odenwald bike tour: Michelstadt - Amorbach - Mudau has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is MTB-Rundstrecke Michelstadt Mi 1 with 2,782 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Michelstadt?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Michelstadt is MTB-Rundstrecke Michelstadt Mi 1 with a 3.8-star rating from 14 reviews.