Best forest trails in Plauen
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Plauen 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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- 5.0 (4)·Hard·19.6 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrStage 3 of the long-distance hiking trail "Vogtland Panorama Weg", Saxony. This is the third stage of the panoramic Vogtland Panorama Trail, which runs through the Vogtland over a length of around 229 km from the Göltzschtal bridge. The starting point of the third stage of the certified quality trail is Zwoschwitz and the section ends in Oelsnitz. Cultural attractions and beautiful, picture-perfect landscapes ensure a lot of variety. There are places to stay overnight and...
- 4.9 (2)·Moderate·9.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful city walk through and around Plauen, Saxony. The circular route is a beautiful hike in and around Plaue. Through the Reichenbacher Vorstadt, the path leads mostly along the Weißen Elster through Alt Chrieschwitz to the forest area near the Reißig industrial park. From there it goes through some urban green areas through the station suburb back to the starting point. Highlights: - Path along the White Elster - city forest - R. Wagner Square - Goetheplatz
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·62.5 mi·Est. 24 hr+Long road bike route from Plauen. This long road bike route is a considerable endurance challenge, known as the "Three Countries Tour". Starting in Plauen (Saxony), this ride crosses the borders into Bavaria and the Czech Republic. The route is almost entirely paved and takes "road bike" enthusiasts through the challenging, "hilly" terrain of the Vogtland region. Expect a day of relentless climbs and significant elevation gain. Although the route does not present any technical difficulties,...
- Hard·20.3 mi·Est. 9–10 hrOfficial route of the "Stadtlauf Plauen - Hof" from Plauen to Hof, Saxony. This attractive route leads along forest and field paths through the impressive diabase hilltop landscape and the romantic Burgstein area from the Elster valley over the West Vogtland heights into the Saale valley. Highlights: - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes ------------------------------------------------------------- Further information about the Plauen - Hof city run can be found under "Tips".
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Plauen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Plauen is Plauen - Spitzhack (cz) MTB. This trail is estimated to be 69.0 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Plauen?
Plauen: With an ascent of 8,503 ft, Plauen - Spitzhack (cz) MTB has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Plauen Drei Länder Runde with 7,480 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Plauen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Plauen is Wanderung um Plauen with a 4.4-star rating from 6 reviews.