Best forest trails in Schauenburg
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Schauenburg 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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- 4.8 (14)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This route is a certified premium hiking trail that also belongs to the Habichtswald extra tours. Starting point is at the car park, it goes through picturesque forests and forest avenues. The trail is well marked with a white "H3" on a red background, many views worth seeing are waiting to be discovered, such as the idyllic Silbersee. There is also a rest stop that can be used on the way. Flowery meadows alternate with...
- 4.4 (7)·Easy·3.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. Loop trail 55 (also: loop trail 12) in the Habichtswald Nature Park begins at the Hirzstein hiking car park. From here you walk around the Hirzstein nature reserve and hike through beautiful, shady forest. Highlights of the hike: - Firnsbach valley - Hirzstein nature reserve - Devil's Corner
- 4.5 (5)·Hard·11.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrSection of the "Habichtswaldsteig" premium hiking trail, Hesse. A fairytale route through forests and across fields, accompanied time and again by magnificent views of the surrounding valleys. Hikers with a particular interest in history will get their money's worth here: Schauenburg Castle and several other ruins are located along the way. At the destination in Bad Emstal, there are refreshment stops and the "Bad Emstal -Sand" railway station, so that the journey can be continued by...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·27.7 mi·Est. 12–13.5 hrChallenging mountain bike tour in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful MTB tour, which is quite strenuous at just under 45 km and a few metres in altitude, starts at the Hirzstein hiking car park near Elgershausen to the west of Kassel and leads over the Bachberg and past the Habichtspiel. As the bikes have to be lifted a few times, the route is less suitable for e-mountainbikes. As there are also people on foot along the way, you should be considerate of each other along the...
- 4.8 (5)·Moderate·2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This loop starts at the Roter Stollen car park, which is free of charge. From there, the trail leads to the Hohes Gras forest restaurant with viewing tower. It is possible to stop here for a bite to eat or simply to enjoy the view before returning to the car park via the Konrad-Göbel-Hütte. The route corresponds to Nature Park Circular Trail 10 from WP Roter Stollen and partly coincides with Circular Trail 9. The hike runs through a...
- 3.6 (4)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrStage 11 of the "Kasselsteig" long-distance hiking trail, Hesse. The eleventh stage of the Kasselsteig leads from Hoof to the Bismarck Tower hiking car park near Brasselsberg. Several mountain peaks in the Habichtswald Nature Park are climbed. The starting point can be reached by train and there is a bus near the destination. Highlights of the hike: - Hirzstein nature reserve - Bismarck tower Kassel on the Brasselsberg - Schauenburg castle ruins
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. The Schauenburger loop trail 3 leads from Breitenbach through the Grosser Schoenberg near Breitenbach nature reserve. Up to the highest point of the loop, the Grosser Schoenberg, it is quite constant and sometimes a bit steeper uphill. In summer, be sure to have enough sun protection and water with you - the route offers little shade. Highlights of the hike: - Grosser Schoenberg near Breitenbach nature reserve - idyllic open...
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This route is a certified premium hiking trail. The Habichtswald extra tour has some forest sections and offers many beautiful views. A special feature are the unique grassland locations and valley passages. The route is signposted with a white "H4" symbol on a red background. If you want to get to the starting point of this loop by bus or train, take the NVV bus line 52. Highlights of the hike: - Lean grass - great...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Schauenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Schauenburg is Bilsteinklippen - Hercules - Erlenloch - High Grass MTB Tour. This trail is estimated to be 27.7 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Schauenburg?
Schauenburg: With an ascent of 3,838 ft, Bilsteinklippen - Hercules - Erlenloch - High Grass MTB Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 2: Firnsbachtal - Bad Emstal with 1,929 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Schauenburg?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Schauenburg is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 2: Firnsbachtal - Bad Emstal with a 4.5-star rating from 5 reviews.