Best trails near Eichelberg
3.6(70 reviews)
Want to check out Eichelberg 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 Eichelberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (33)·Moderate·2.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hike in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park near Wiesenthau. The scenic hiking route leads through the Ehrenbürg nature reserve, which consists of two individual mountains connected by a saddle. This picturesque tour takes you to both peaks, Walberla and Rodenstein, along the reconstruction of the Celtic ring wall, to the church of St. Walpurgis and past the hermit's cave. There are sections with steps along the way. Highlights of the route: - Church of St....
- 4.7 (23)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrFamily-friendly hike in Ehrenbürg near Wiesenthau, Bavaria. A beautiful circular hike around Ehrenbürg with moderate slopes and different landscapes (forests, meadows, villages). From the witness mountain you have an incomparable view of the lower Regnitz, Ehrenbach and Wiesenttal. Highlights of the tour: - Ehrenbürg nature reserve - St Walpurgis - People's Bach view - Wiesentthal view
- 3.6 (4)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried hike with scenic sections and cultural-historical and educational elements in Franconian Switzerland. The hike starts at the hikers' car park in Leutenbach and leads up to Walberla. From the viewpoint above the Geierwand, the view can wander to the Wiesenttal valley, Pretzfeld, Ebermannstadt and as far as Streitberg. It is possible to take a short detour on the way and learn interesting facts about various orchid species on an educational trail. This hike is also packed with other...
- 4.0 (6)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park near Forchheim. The circular hiking trail starts in Schlaifhausen and leads once around the nature reserve Ehrenbürg with the two mountains Rodenstein and Walberla. The latter in particular is known for its steep rock faces at the summit. This is a wonderful hike, especially when the cherry blossoms are in spring. ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·21.7 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrPopular bike tour in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. The loop trail FO9 starts at the Forchheim train station and runs through Kirchehrenbach, Poppendorf and Wiesenthau, among other places. Overall, the bike tour is wonderfully relaxed, but there is one exception: between Poppendorf and Hundshaupten there is a longer uphill section. Once you have completed this ascent, you can relax with a visit to the Hundshaupten wildlife park. Cycle loop 9 mainly runs through...
- 2.2 (2)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic route around people bach in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. Many beautiful natural highlights and great views await on the Ehrenbachtalweg. The start and end are at the brewery and Gasthof Drummer. From there, forest and field landscape alternate and there are also a few ascents and descents to be made. Shortly after Leutenbach you reach the Moritzbach waterfall and you can also plan a detour to the Burgstein castle stables. Via Dietzhof, the Eichelberg further through the forest...
- Hard·16.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrPopular loop in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park, Bavaria. The fruit region Forchheim / Franconian Switzerland is Germany's largest closed cultivation area for sweet cherries. More than 200,000 cherry trees transform the landscape into a sea of white blossoms from around mid-April. The route begins at Pretzfeld train station and leads through hilly landscape. Several ascents and ascents await along the way. Highlights: - Cherry trees - Walberla
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Eichelberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Eichelberg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Eichelberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Eichelberg is Walberla, which has a 4.6 star rating from 33 reviews. This trail is 2.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 652 ft.
What is the longest trail near Eichelberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Eichelberg is Bicycle loop trail 9 Forchheim (FO9). This trail is estimated to be 21.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Eichelberg?
Eichelberg: With an ascent of 2,365 ft, Cherry Blossom Hike to Walberla has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Jugendwanderweg - Rund um Leutenbach with 1,912 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Eichelberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Eichelberg is Cherry Blossom Hike to Walberla with a -star rating from 0 reviews.
