Best river trails in Modautal
3.6(11 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Modautal 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
- 3.5 (8)·Moderate·3.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular walk in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. This hike leads once through the beautiful Modau valley around Ernsthofen. You can park, for example, in the Muehlwald car park. The route can also be reached by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Ernsthofen Castle with castle park - Valley of the Modau
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic hike through the beautiful Modautal, Hesse In a charming location in the lower Odenwald, the municipality of Modautal is a true hiker's paradise and is criss-crossed by many important marked hiking trails and cycle paths. This circular route starts from the car park at Kirchwald and is a relaxed tour through forest and meadows with relaxed differences in altitude. Highlights: - Gg Klinger look - nice pond as a rest area - local flora and fauna
- Hard·11.8 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows stage 3 of the Alemannenweg and connects Lautertal with Zwingenberg. From Lautertal, the trail ascends Felsberg through the famous Felsenmeer granite boulders and continues into Staatspark Fürstenlager with its historic landscape garden. Hikers pass Auerbach before tackling steep climbs to Auerbach Castle and the summit of Melibokus, where an observation tower offers sweeping views of the Rhine Plain. A final descent leads into the historic town of Zwingenberg. Overnight...
- 1.0 (1)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrGreat circular route to the source of the Modau, Hesse This beautiful circular route leads to the source of the Modau - the Modau spring. It is on the Neunkircherhöhe at 605 m. That is why the route is uphill from 1.5 km. Once at the top, benches offer space to rest and you have an excellent view. Through the forest it goes back to the starting point - the Rauestein car park. Highlights: - idyllic landscape - excellent view - Moda source - Schützenhaus for an optional stop
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Modautal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Modautal is Alemannenweg Stage 3: Lautertal – Zwingenberg. This trail is estimated to be 11.8 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Modautal?
Modautal: With an ascent of 2,221 ft, Alemannenweg Stage 3: Lautertal – Zwingenberg has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Herchenrode nach Ernsthofen über Asbach with 1,272 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Modautal?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Modautal is Alemannenweg Stage 3: Lautertal – Zwingenberg with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.