Best trails near Erlachsee
3.3(76 reviews)
Want to check out Erlachsee from the trail? Good news: 10 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Erlachsee are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.4 (31)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThe tour starts at the entrance to the Oberwald forest in the south of Karlsruhe and offers a wonderful combination of forest walk and wildlife watching. The route goes through the Erlachsee nature reserve, which was created in the 1930s by gravel extraction for the construction of the freeway and has now been restored as a valuable biotope. With a little patience, you can observe grey herons and various songbirds in the dense reed beds, where they find sheltered retreats. Binoculars are...
- 3.6 (12)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail near Karlsruhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Several loop trails explore the local recreation area "Oberwald". This route, which runs like a figure of eight, leads to two popular attractions in the Oberwald: the Erlachsee, which is a nature reserve, and the Oberwald animal park, which can be entered free of charge. Highlights of the hike: - Erlach Lake - Tierpark Oberwald
- 4.7 (16)·Easy·10.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrBeautiful bike tour from Knielinger See to Erlachsee, Baden-Württemberg. The relaxed journey from lake to lake leads partly along the Alb and through the Oberwald animal park. On a varied route, this trail offers both diverse nature and urban sights. The path can be reached from the Maxau S-Bahn station and is easy to drive with only very small differences in altitude. Highlights: - Wooden beer hump - Path along the Alb - Rhine port of Karlsruhe - Lutheran Wäldele - Grotto Fountain -...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·37.5 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrThis long-distance route through the heart of the Black Forest offers a classic journey through one of Germany's most historic landscapes. The route winds its way through dense treetops of dark green spruce and fir trees, which gave the region its Roman name Silva Nigra. Along the way, mountain ridges and deep valleys as well as charming villages known for their traditional cuckoo clocks and historic timber industry will be passed. The route is a mixture of forest roads and gravel paths with...
- 3.9 (3)·Hard·24.6 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrVaried cycle tour in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. The tour runs more or less along the Odenwald Vosges long-distance hiking trail to Grötzingen and is well marked with a marker every 300 m. Only in the area between Jean-Ritzert-Straße and Grötzingen does the marking fade away. In Grötzingen itself, the marking is then perfect again. Highlights of the bike tour: - Along the Alb - Tierpark Oberwald - Erlach Lake - Karlsruhe Forest Rope Park - Along the Pfinz - Clay pit on the Heulenberg -...
- 1.1 (2)·Hard·26.6 miOfficial route of the Baden Marathon in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. This is one of the official routes of the Baden Marathon. The routes change a little from year to year. The Baden Marathon inspires with a varied landscape, cultural and historical sights and a focus on art and culture on the fringes of the event. Highlights of the event: - Karlsruhe Castle - Varying landscape - Food on the route
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Erlachsee?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Erlachsee is Eschenweg, which has a 4.4 star rating from 31 reviews. This trail is 5.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 400 ft.
What is the longest trail near Erlachsee?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Erlachsee is Black Forest Northern Edge Cycling Tour. This trail is estimated to be 37.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Erlachsee?
Erlachsee: With an ascent of 4,274 ft, Von Karlsruhe durch den Nordschwarzwald has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Black Forest Northern Edge Cycling Tour with 4,097 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Erlachsee?
The most popular and difficult trail near Erlachsee is Black Forest Northern Edge Cycling Tour with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
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