Best trail running trails in Schmitten
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Explore the most popular trail running trails near Schmitten 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
- 4.7 (130)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike takes you up to the 880 m high summit of the Grosser Feldberg. In addition to the highest mountain in the Taunus, the Brunhildisfelsen, which was first mentioned in a document in 1043 and is a popular vantage point and photo motif, is also along the route. The starting point of the hike is the parking lot or the Sandplacken bus stop. Highlights of the hike: - Grosser Feldberg - Falkenhof on the Grosser Feldberg - Brunhildis...
- 4.9 (6)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrChild-friendly loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This is a beautiful, family-friendly hike from the "Sandplacken" car park along the Elisabethenschneise and the Panoramaweg. The Milan hiking trail leads through beautiful mixed forest around the Kolbenberg. Highlights of the hike: - Kolbenberg - Detour to the small fort Altes Jagdhaus (optional) - Limes
- 4.3 (7)·Moderate·1.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Taunus, Hesse. People used to ski on the Nordbahn - sometimes even without snow and on plastic mats, the remains of which are unfortunately still lying around in the countryside today. Today, the route offers a direct, and therefore quite steep, ascent to the highest mountain in the Taunus, the Großer Feldberg. Once at the top, there is plenty to discover: a falconry, the summit cross, the Brunhildis rock and a viewing tower. You can stop for a bite to eat at the...
- 3.9 (3)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. A really nice route through the Hessian Taunus. Some remains of Roman settlement history can be discovered along the picturesque forest paths. Highlights of the hike: - Small fort old hunting lodge - Limes tower on the Klingenkopf - Forest hike
- 3.0 (5)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike in the Hochtaunus leads through beautiful forests and fields. The route starts near the shooting range in Hunoldstal. The Meerpfuhl, an idyllic pond along the way, is a listed site. Highlights of the hike: - Meerpfuhl - "Hundred Stairs" - Hunoldstal
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Schmitten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Schmitten is Hunoldstal - Altweilnau - Merzhausen. This trail is estimated to be 6.4 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Schmitten?
Schmitten: With an ascent of 1,233 ft, Hunoldstal - Altweilnau - Merzhausen has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Grosser Feldberg Mountain with 1,099 ft of elevation gain.