Best trails near Hahnenkamm
3.9(101 reviews)
Want to check out Hahnenkamm from the trail? Good news: 11 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 11 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hahnenkamm are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (33)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried round tour in the Spessart A nice mix of history and nature. You can start with a visit to Alzenau Castle and then climb to the summit of the Hahnenkamm, where there is a beer garden and an observation tower. The way back to Alzenau takes the Seven Pain Path - hopefully without it. The hike is easily accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - City church in Alzenau - Hahnenkamm with Ludwigsturm - Maria zum Rauhen Wind pilgrimage church
- 4.1 (16)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrOn lonely forest paths in the Hahnenkamm. The tour leads over the castle stables of the Randenburg, which was razed in the Middle Ages, up to the ring wall on the Schanzenkopf, over the Elbernhöhe down to the Hemsbacher Kreuz, on the Eichhörnchenweg later Pilzweg to Buchwald, on the ridge line back to the Hahnenkammhaus, and back down to the starting point - the hiking car park Oberwald. Although it is not a cross-country tour, it is still recommended to wear hiking boots as the tour contains...
- 3.9 (7)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrWonderful hike with inclines up to the Hahnenkamm inn. The path leads through the forest and you walk in the shelter of the trees in sunny weather. Once at the top, it is worth climbing the adjoining tower. From here you have a wonderful 360-degree view. Then the Gasthof zum Hahnenkamm invites you to stop for a break. The way back runs almost by itself (downhill). Arrived in Wasserlos, there are several nice restaurants / wine taverns, which invite you to a final nice end.
- 3.9 (8)·Hard·11 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular loop trail in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. This hike leads from Johannesberg to the Hahnenkamm, which at 435 m above sea level highest mountain of the Vorderspessart. The starting point of the route, which leads through forest, fields and meadows, is the car park by the church in Johannesberg. A highlight of the tour is the Ludwigsturm, a 19 m high observation tower on the Hahnenkamm. There is also a mountain inn here. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic meadow landscapes -...
- 4.0 (3)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrWooded circular hike around Michelbach in the Bavarian Spessart Nature Park. The hiking trail leads from the village of Michelbach to the Hahnenkamm summit. Once at the top there is a beer garden, a children's playground and an observation tower with a view of the Spessart. -------------------------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·19.1 mi·Est. 9.5–10 hrPanoramic mountain bike route in the Spessart near Alzenau, Bavaria. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Michelbach train station). For those arriving by car, there are parking spaces at the starting point. There are also refreshment stops in Michelbach. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Frankfurt am Main. The hiking trail starts in the Alzenau suburb of Michelbach and heads south into the Spessart Nature Park. The route then leads on two longer climbs to the...
- 3.3 (2)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic hike in the Spessart Nature Park, Bavaria. A beautiful, but also demanding hike in the Spessart. At first, you can take a leisurely stroll through the fields and meadows along the Krebsbach. Once the forest has been reached, the approximately 1.5 km long ascent to the Hahnenkamm begins. Arriving at the summit, you can enjoy the view from the Ludwigsturm. You can also stop for some refreshments at the Hahnenkamm mountain inn (day off: Monday) before heading back to...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Hahnenkamm?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Hahnenkamm. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Hahnenkamm?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hahnenkamm is Alzenau 2: forest and pilgrimage, which has a 4.2 star rating from 33 reviews. This trail is 5.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,056 ft.
What is the longest trail near Hahnenkamm?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hahnenkamm is Zum Hahnenkamm in den Spessart. This trail is estimated to be 23.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hahnenkamm?
Hahnenkamm: With an ascent of 3,556 ft, Zum Hahnenkamm in den Spessart has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Auf den Hahnenkamm with 3,389 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hahnenkamm?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hahnenkamm is Gunzenbach - Hahnenkamm Loop with a 4.6-star rating from 11 reviews.