Best trails near Eibenfels
4.2(29 reviews)
Want to check out Eibenfels from the trail? Good news: 6 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 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Eibenfels are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (13)·Moderate·2.5 miPopular loop trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. One half of this loop trail runs through the forest, the other half over the well-known and popular Eibgrat. The Eibgrat is a 1.5 km long, almost alpine via ferrata over a rocky ridge in Franconian Switzerland. Hikers who do not have sufficient surefootedness and a head for heights can avoid the Eibgrat on a hiking trail at the foot of the ridge. Highlights of the hike: - via ferrata "Eibgrat" - natural...
- 4.6 (9)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. The Eibgrat is not exactly a classic via ferrata, but rather an unsecured, adventurous hiking trail along a rocky ridge. A head for heights and sure-footedness are necessary here, but the climb can also be bypassed. Highlights of the hike: - Rock climb "Eibgrat" - natural forest paths - Retreat in Reuthof (optional) - Old dancing linden tree
- 4.5 (3)·Hard·25.2 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrThe circular hiking trail leads through the following villages and can therefore be started at different points. Spies – Reipertsgesee – Münchs-Stierberg – Leupoldstein – Kröttenhof – Hexentor – Windmill – Klaus Church – Betzenstein – Hüll – Mergners – Bernheck – Kuckucksloch – Fleischhöhle – Plech – Judenfriedhof – GroßerBerg – Eichenstruth-Eibgratweg In 1991 the local group Betztstein-Plech founded a large circular hiking trail with the intention of putting nature conservation in the...
- 3.0 (4)·Moderate·3.6 miPopular loop in the Franconian Switzerland-Franconian Jura Nature Park, Bavaria It is not without reason that the Eibgrat (also: Eibengrat) is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Franconian Switzerland. Surefootedness and a head for heights should definitely be present here - the approximately one-and-a-half-kilometre-long rocky ridge is equipped with a relatively easy via ferrata, which can also be bypassed as desired. An exciting hike with alpine flair that sure-footed, somewhat...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Eibenfels?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Eibenfels. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Eibenfels?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Eibenfels is Eibgrat Loop, which has a 4.6 star rating from 13 reviews. This trail is 2.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 479 ft.
What is the longest trail near Eibenfels?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Eibenfels is Naturkundlicher Rundwanderweg Plech. This trail is estimated to be 25.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Eibenfels?
Eibenfels: With an ascent of 2,903 ft, Naturkundlicher Rundwanderweg Plech has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Simmelsdorf nach Plech with 1,594 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Eibenfels?
The most popular and difficult trail near Eibenfels is Naturkundlicher Rundwanderweg Plech with a 4.5-star rating from 3 reviews.
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