Best trails near Ilmenberg
4.9(49 reviews)
Want to check out Ilmenberg 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 Ilmenberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (38)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful premium hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhön. An extra tour full of beautiful views, certified by the German Hiking Institute. It leads along narrow grass paths through open landscapes and mountain meadows. Sheep and goats can be seen from time to time. It passes through almost untouched nature and wonderful views can be enjoyed from the Heidelstein into the Lange Rhön. There are rest areas and opportunities to stop for refreshments at the Thüringer Hütte and the idyllic Basaltsee...
- 5.0 (8)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried loop in the Rhön biosphere reserve, Bavaria. The loop starts at the basalt lake and leads across meadows and forests via the Gangolfsberg to the Thüringer Hütte. Homemade Franconian delicacies and refreshments can be enjoyed. The walk back through the forest is quite leisurely. Highlights: - Basalt lake - Gangolfsberg - Thuringian hut
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Ilmenberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ilmenberg is Hochrhöntour, which has a 4.7 star rating from 38 reviews. This trail is 9.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,400 ft.
What is the longest trail near Ilmenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ilmenberg is Thüringer Hütte und Basaltsee ab Bad Neustadt an der Saale. This trail is estimated to be 39.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ilmenberg?
Ilmenberg: 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 Thüringer Hütte und Basaltsee ab Bad Neustadt an der Saale with 5,429 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ilmenberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ilmenberg is Buchonia Loop from Wüstensachsen (Rhön) with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
