Best hard trails in Schlüchtern
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Explore the most popular hard trails near Schlüchtern 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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- 4.6 (2)·Hard·13.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrCharming circular hiking trail in the Hessischer Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. The nature reserves "Hundsgraben bei Elm und Weinberg", "Am Stein bei Elm" and "Giebel bei Elm" are particularly beautiful. History buffs like to take a detour to the high medieval Brandenstein Castle. Highlights of the hike: - Schluechtern - Optional detour to Brandenstein Castle - Hundsgraben nature reserve near Elm - Nature reserve Weinberg and Giebel near Elm
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·13 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr1st stage of the Eselweg long-distance hiking trail in Hesse. The first stage of the long-distance hiking trail begins in Schlüchtern (south-east Hesse). The route begins in the valley of the River Kinzig and is marked throughout. It soon climbs out of the town. Open landscapes keep Schlüchtern in view for a long time until the hike finally enters the dense Spessart forest. Beautiful views over the Spessart heights often come into view. The route passes through the villages of Hohenzell and...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·15.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPromising hike in the Spessart The hike begins in the small town of Schluechtern at the train station. Here you first walk through the picturesque city center with pretty alleys lined with half-timbered houses. However, the hike got its name from the castles on the way. The first castle you pass is called Brandstein. It is inhabited, but the museum can be visited by prior arrangement. The ruins of the Steckelberg from the 14th century follow. The pugnacious humanist and poet Ullrich von...
- 4.7 (3)·Hard·11 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried hiking trail in the Hessischer Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. Several nature reserves are right along the way, including the vineyard near Hohenzell. You can stop at the "Zur Krone" inn. In Schluechtern you walk directly along the Kinzig. Highlights of the hike: - Schluechtern - Bernhardswald - Herholzer Giebel - Kinzig - Mauerwiese
- 3.1 (3)·Hard·70.1 mi·Est. 24 hr+Popular long-distance hiking trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Hesse / Bavaria. The Eselsweg is a ridge path, the history of which probably goes back over two thousand years. There are only a few towns along the route through the Hessischer Spessart Nature Park and the Spessart Nature Park. The route owes its name to the donkey caravans that transported salt from Bad Orb to Miltenberg in the Middle Ages. The starting point of the hike can be reached by bus and train. Highlights of the...
- 2.0 (2)·Hard·15.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrDiverse loop trail in the Hessischer Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. From Schluechtern you hike via Elm and Kautz through the Hessian Spessart. There are some wooded sections, but the route primarily leads through open landscapes. Highlights of the hike: - Schluechtern - Breitefeld - Wallroth - Hundsgraben nature reserve near Elm