Best forest trails in Börfink

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Explore the most popular forest trails near Börfink 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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#1 - Börfinker Ochsentour
4.4 (82)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Officially certified premium hiking trail in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The tour starts at Forellenhof Traunthal and leads around the village of Börfink in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park. The circular route gets its name from the tour highlight, the Ochsenbruch nature reserve in the north-west of the tour. The nature reserve consists of moor areas, arnica meadows and cotton grass. Beautiful views are guaranteed along the entire route. At the end point you...
#2 - Saar-Hunsrück-Steig Stage 10: Börfink - Morbach
3.8 (7)·Hard·18.2 mi·Est. 9–9.5 hr
This route follows stage 10 of the certified Saar-Hunsrück-Steig premium trail, connecting Börfink with Morbach on a challenging, heavily forested section. The hike runs directly through the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park and offers extraordinary encounters with nature. The trail guides hikers through the mystical Ochsenbruch high moor and passes the legendary Siegfriedquelle spring, famous from the Nibelungen saga. A major highlight is the ascent of the Erbeskopf, which stands as the...
#3 - Thranenweier Runde
3.8 (6)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Börfink?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Börfink is Saar-Hunsrück-Steig Stage 10: Börfink - Morbach. This trail is estimated to be 18.2 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Börfink?

Börfink: With an ascent of 3,208 ft, Saar-Hunsrück-Steig Stage 10: Börfink - Morbach has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Thranenweier Runde with 1,473 ft of elevation gain.