Best forest trails in Petersberg
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Petersberg 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
- 3.7 (11)·Easy·16.9 mi·Est. 7–8 hrPopular bike tour in the Hessische Rhoen Nature Park, Hesse. On the former Rhoenbahn route between Petersberg-Götzenhof via Hofbieber (Langenbieber) to Hilders, the completely paved cycle path extends over a length of 27 kilometers as part of the Hessian long-distance cycle path R3. The highlight of this route is the 1,172 meter long “Milseburg Tunnel”, which has an average temperature of 8–10 ° Celsius. Highlights of the bike tour: - Railway cycle path - Milseburg tunnel - Milseburg Bee...
- 3.5 (11)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular walk in the Hessian Rhön, Hesse. The wooded summit of the Petersberg is visible from afar and is a popular hiking area that had to be closed for a long time in 2017 due to bombs from the Second World War. On the route suggested here you walk around the Rauschenberg. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - View of the Rauschenberg - dirt roads
- 3.3 (7)·Easy·4.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrIdyllic circular hiking trail through the valley of the Haune, Hesse. This circular hike begins at the Milseburgradweg car park and is also easily accessible by bus. Follow the cycle path to Untergötzenhof and then turn left in the direction of Steinau. Far-sighted fields and meadows through the beautiful Haunetal dominate. Worth a visit is the restored moated castle from whose replica tower you have a great view. Highlights: - quiet ways - local flora and fauna - Moated castle in...
- 3.0 (4)·Easy·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular walk in the Hessische Rhoen Nature Park, Hesse. This approximately 5.5 km long circular hike starts at the parking lot at the Wendelinus chapel. You walk through fields and beautiful wooded areas. Highlights of the hike: - Wendelinus Chapel - idyllic forest paths - extensive fields - Monument to the Wuestung of Schoenstadt
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Petersberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Petersberg is Milseburg bike trail. This trail is estimated to be 16.9 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Petersberg?
Petersberg: With an ascent of 2,230 ft, Milseburg bike trail has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Rhön-Rundweg 10 Petersberg with 1,066 ft of elevation gain.
