Best wildlife trails in Schmitten
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Explore the most popular wildlife 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
- 4.3 (20)·Moderate·6.7 miWild Circular Hike in the Taunus Mountains, Hesse Starting from the Tuttmannswald parking lot near Seelenberg, this route leads along beautifully dense forest trails, first past the Feldkopf and on to one of the most popular attractions in the Taunus Mountains: the 34-meter-high observation tower on the Pferdskopf. After enjoying the panoramic views from dizzying heights, the trail continues to Treisberg (where you can stop for a bite to eat) and toward Finsterthal. From here, following the...
- 4.7 (11)·Moderate·3.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The hike can be started either at the Eichholz hiking car park or at the Pferdskopf hiking car park. Great views accompany you, especially from the summit of the Pferdskopf Highlights of the hike: - Pferdskopf with a lookout tower - great views over the Taunus
- 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...
- 3.0 (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 wildlife trail in Schmitten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Schmitten is Taunus: Seelenberg - Pferdskopf - Treisberg - Seelenberg. This trail is estimated to be 6.7 mi long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Schmitten?
Schmitten: With an ascent of 1,509 ft, Taunus: Seelenberg - Pferdskopf - Treisberg - Seelenberg has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Hunoldstal - Altweilnau - Merzhausen with 1,233 ft of elevation gain.