Best forest trails in Oberaula
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Oberaula 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
- 3.9 (3)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPromising circular hike in the Knüll Nature Park, Hesse. This circular hike in Little Red Riding Hood country leads to the Eisenberg near Oberaula. The route is marked with a yellow O3 on a green background and most hikers need between four and four and a half hours to complete the loop. Highlights of the hike: - View from the summit of the Eisenberg (636 m) - historical landmark "Dreimärker" - Possibility to stop at the Berggasthof Eisenberg - Borgmann tower observation tower with a view...
- Easy·10.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr3rd stage of the Rotkäppchenland railroad cycle path, Hesse. The cycle path between the train station in Neustadt(Hessen) and Niederaula leads right through the fairytale-like Little Red Riding Hood Land in northern Hesse. The Brothers Grimm collected their fairy tales here and in other places in the region. Fairytale fans should plan a stop at the Fairytale House in the old town of Neukirchen or at the house of the Grimms' grandfather in Weißenborn. The third and final stage of the...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Oberaula?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Oberaula is Rotkäppchenland Railway Cycle Route Stage 3: Oberaula - Niederaula. This trail is estimated to be 10.1 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Oberaula?
Oberaula: With an ascent of 1,243 ft, Hike O3 - From Oberaula to Eisenberg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Olberode - Wasserfall Christerode with 600 ft of elevation gain.
