Best trails near Hillenberg
5.0(11 reviews)
Want to check out Hillenberg from the trail? Good news: 5 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hillenberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.8 (6)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrDiverse circular hike around Roth in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park. Highlights: - Waterfall at the Eisgraben - Women's cave - Idyllic silver lake in the basalt quarry near Roth - Rhön Park with an adventure playground and numerous places to stop for a break - "Rother Kuppe on the tower" lookout point ------------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·31.6 mi·Est. 16–17.5 hrStarting in the air cure resort of Wüstensachsen, the Buchoniarundweg explores the core of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Rhön. The route is marked by a black "B" logo and is best split into two or three daily stages, with regional inns and guesthouses providing overnight stops along the way. Walking across the open plateau of the Lange Rhön, hikers encounter natural highlights like the Schafstein basalt boulder field, the quiet boardwalks of the Schwarzes Moor, and the cascading Eisgraben...
- Hard·29.6 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrFrom Urspringen (fire station) on the bike path via Sondheim, Nordheim, Fladungen, Oberfladungen to Melpers. From here gravel path or convoy path along the former GDR border. The rest of the way to the elbow (Eisenacher house) on a tarred road. From the elbow the Hochrhöner hiking trail via Frankenheim to the border triangle. Dreiländereck to Hillenberg paved road. From here to Roth gravel forest path. Short tarred route to the junction to the Silver Lake. From here soft forest floor....
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Hillenberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hillenberg is Hillenberg - Roth - Silbersee, which has a 4.8 star rating from 6 reviews. This trail is 9.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,653 ft.
What is the longest trail near Hillenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hillenberg is Buchonia Loop from Wüstensachsen (Rhön). This trail is estimated to be 31.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hillenberg?
Hillenberg: With an ascent of 6,246 ft, Buchonia Loop from Wüstensachsen (Rhön) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is MTB-Rundkurs: Urspringen - Ellenbogen with 4,668 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hillenberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hillenberg is Buchonia Loop from Wüstensachsen (Rhön) with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
