Best trails near Glatzenstein
4.0(21 reviews)
Want to check out Glatzenstein 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 Glatzenstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (9)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular hiking trail from Schnaittach in Franconian Switzerland. The hike leads from Schnaittach train station through the forest to Kersbach and Weißenbach. From here it is only a short uphill walk to the Glatzenstein with the Glatzenstein Cave and a beautiful view of the nature park. The way back leads over the historic lime kiln, Siegersdorf and Rabenshof back to the starting point. The waymark is a white 4 on a yellow background, but the route is not continuously...
- 3.8 (5)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried hike in the Franconian Switzerland-Frankenjura Nature Park, Bavaria. The starting point of this hike on the famous Frankenweg is near the Michaelsberg in Hersbruck. The route includes several peaks from which there are great views of Franconian Switzerland. A few kilometers before Schnaittach you reach the mighty Rothenberg Fortress. Today's ruins were built in 1315, after the Celts had settled around the Rothenberg many centuries earlier. Highlights of the hike: - Schnaittach -...
- 4.2 (4)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPromising hiking tour in Neunkirchen am Sand, Bavaria. The circular hike starts at the train station near Neunkirchen am Sand and leads via Speikern, Weißenbach, Glatzenstein, Kersbach, Rollhofen and Dünnholz. Highlights of the tour: - Accessible by bus and train - Refreshments available - thin wood - War memorial in Rollhofen - Glatzenstein & Glatzenstein Cave
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Glatzenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Glatzenstein is Schnaittach - Glatzenstein Loop, which has a 4.2 star rating from 9 reviews. This trail is 5.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,492 ft.
What is the longest trail near Glatzenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Glatzenstein is Frankenweg: Hersbruck to Schnaittach. This trail is estimated to be 8.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Glatzenstein?
Glatzenstein: With an ascent of 1,893 ft, Frankenweg: Hersbruck to Schnaittach has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Neunkirchen am Sand: Green 4 circular hiking trail with 1,561 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Glatzenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Glatzenstein is Neunkirchen am Sand: Green 4 circular hiking trail with a 3.9-star rating from 3 reviews.
