Best trails near Burgruine Waldeck
4.3(61 reviews)
Want to check out Burgruine Waldeck from the trail? Good news: 7 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 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burgruine Waldeck are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (29)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrA fairly easy route with beautiful views of the Schloßberg, on which at least 4 castles still stood in the Middle Ages. An eventful history repeatedly led to the destruction of the buildings, the remains that can still be seen today can be assigned to different epochs. ---------------------------- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.1 (20)·Moderate·1.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly round trip in the Steinwald Nature Park near Kemnath. The castle ruin Waldeck, which is one of the oldest castle ruins in the Upper Palatinate, sits enthroned on the Schloßberg. From here there are great views of the stone forest, the St. Aegidius castle chapel and the EWILPA (Edible Wild Plant Park) circular route to explore.
- 4.6 (10)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful loop in the Upper Palatinate Forest, Bavaria. On the Marterlweg - or the path of faith - the white and blue markings lead once round from the old cemetery to Zwergau and the Waldecker Schlossberg. There are 15 wayside shrines along the way to inspire you. The route mostly follows field and meadow paths. A highlight of the tour is the castle ruins and the open-air chapel of St Ägidius, both of which are enthroned on the extinct volcanic cone. From here, there is a fantastic view of...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burgruine Waldeck?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burgruine Waldeck. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burgruine Waldeck?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burgruine Waldeck is Castle hill and castle ruins Waldeck, which has a 4.6 star rating from 29 reviews. This trail is 3.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 534 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burgruine Waldeck?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burgruine Waldeck is Vulkantour Fernradwanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 35.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burgruine Waldeck?
Burgruine Waldeck: With an ascent of 4,468 ft, Goldsteig Alternative: Von der Ruine Weissenstein nach Neustadt a d W has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Vulkantour Fernradwanderweg with 4,265 ft of elevation gain.
