Best trails near Lohspitze
4.4(13 reviews)
Want to check out Lohspitze from the trail? Good news: 3 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 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Lohspitze are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 3.9 (6)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis route is the 14th stage of the Altmühltal Panorama Trail, a long-distance hiking trail in Bavaria. This section leads from Riedenburg, the so called town of three castles, to Essing. A special highlight is the steep section through the gorge with its bizarre rock formations. From a viewing platform, hikers can enjoy a spectacular view of Prunn Castle, one of Bavaria’s best-preserved medieval castles, which they can also explore up close. The trail continues through dense forests and past...
- 4.9 (5)·Hard·15.1 mi·Est. 7–8 hrThis route follows stage 13, the final leg of the certified "Jurasteig" premium trail, connecting Riedenburg back to the starting point in Kelheim. This wildly romantic section runs parallel to the Altmühltal-Panoramaweg. The hike leads along the Altmühl slopes into the ravine forest of the Klamm nature reserve and continues up to the spectacular Prunn Castle. Passing the azure-blue "Blautopf" karst spring, you cross the river into Essing via the "Tatzlwurm", one of Europe's longest wooden...
- 4.3 (2)·Hard·33.4 mi·Est. 16.5–18 hrA mountain bike tour on which you can get to know and enjoy all the viewpoints in Riedenburg. The start and end point is the Gasthaus Schwammerl on Mühlstrasse. You can enjoy the view over the Schambachtal and the Kreuzfelsen, at Prunn Castle the view to Riedenburg and Rosenburg, at the Falkenhorst the view over the large Altmühltal loop and the Rosskopf view to Eggersberg Castle.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Lohspitze?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Lohspitze is Altmühltal Panorama Trail Stage 14: Riedenburg - Essing, which has a 3.9 star rating from 6 reviews. This trail is 6.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,302 ft.
What is the longest trail near Lohspitze?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Lohspitze is Riedenburg Loop. This trail is estimated to be 33.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Lohspitze?
Lohspitze: With an ascent of 6,286 ft, Riedenburg Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Jurasteig Stage 13: Riedenburg - Kelheim with 2,444 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Lohspitze?
The most popular and difficult trail near Lohspitze is Jurasteig Stage 13: Riedenburg - Kelheim with a 4.9-star rating from 5 reviews.