Best trails near Schanzl
4.6(6 reviews)
Want to check out Schanzl from the trail? Good news: 4 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 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schanzl are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·0.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular walk in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park. This entertaining but varied tour leads around the Falkenstein Castle Park to all of its most important sights. The largest nature and rock park in Bavaria has, in addition to its well-known rugged rock formations, historical ruins and fantastic viewpoints to offer. Highlights: - Schanzl lookout point - Castle chapel - Falkenstein Castle - Refreshments in the castle restaurant ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. The hike begins at the overview board in the center of Falkenstein. You walk across the market square into the park path and then below Falkenstein Castle. A detour there is of course possible. The signage continues to Muehlthal. Turn right at the small bridge and then keep left. Past the mill you hike uphill. In the forest that follows, the path climbs steeply (Schweinsberg). You then reach a hiking trail sign and the path...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the overview board in the center of Falkenstein you hike along the park path and smaller forest paths to the Tiergartenweg and Zeller Straße. The trail signage leads you in the direction of Handelsberg and Hundessen. After the hamlet, the path leads briefly downhill and then climbs up to the Semmelberg. You hike back to Falkenstein via Grubhof and Breitenbach. Highlights of the hike: - Falkenstein - Death boards at...
- Moderate·9.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried hike in the Upper Bavarian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From the information board in the center of Falkenstein, you hike along the Parkweg and smaller forest paths to the Tiergartenweg and Zeller Strasse. The hiking trail then branches off to Lauberberg with its sacrificial stones. Along the Goldsteig you hike to Marienstein. It is possible to stop for refreshments there. The way back leads via Aichhof, Birkenau, Bielhof and Winkling and from there back to Falkenstein. Highlights of...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Schanzl?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schanzl is Falkenstein Castle Park Loop, which has a 4.7 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 0.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 242 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schanzl?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schanzl is Mariensteinweg (Fa02). This trail is estimated to be 9.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schanzl?
Schanzl: With an ascent of 1,719 ft, Mariensteinweg (Fa02) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Schweinsbergweg (Fa01) with 1,535 ft of elevation gain.
