Best forest trails in Melsbach
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Melsbach 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 (14)·Moderate·3.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrLoop near Melsbach in Rhineland-Palatinate. A beautiful hike that starts at the car park on Melsbacher Straße. It leads to historic Altwied with its castle ruins and refreshment stops and then along the Wied to the Laubach waterfall. Highlights: - Altwied castle ruins - Laubach waterfall
- Hard·13.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrBeautiful loop in the Westerwald, Rhineland-Palatinate. This beautiful loop can also be explored in two days with a break at the campsite. It starts at the car park very close to the "Altwied Burg" bus stop. Most of the trail leads through shady forests and is sometimes accompanied by the babbling Nonnenbach stream and towards the end by the River Wied. There are refreshment stops at the starting point. Highlights: - Altwied Castle
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Melsbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Melsbach is Altwied - Firmbachsberg - Datzeroth. This trail is estimated to be 13.4 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Melsbach?
Melsbach: With an ascent of 2,201 ft, Altwied - Firmbachsberg - Datzeroth has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Rund um Melsbach (Melsbach ME1) with 1,010 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Melsbach?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Melsbach is Altwied - Firmbachsberg - Datzeroth with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.
