Best trails near alter Steinbruch
4.9(29 reviews)
Want to check out alter Steinbruch from the trail? Good news: 8 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 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near alter Steinbruch are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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
- 4.8 (10)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hiking trail in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, Bavaria. A beautiful hike that mainly leads through the forest. You hike through the Gangolfsberg nature reserve to the Thueringer Huette, the highest beer garden in the municipality of Ostheim vd Rhön. Highlights of the hike: - Devil's Cellar - Gangolfsberg - Stop at the Thueringer Huette - Gretenrain and Lichtenstein nature reserve
- 4.3 (5)·Moderate·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrInteresting loop in the Rhön biosphere reserve. A great hike through rustling forests, where a lot can be learned about forestry and real primeval forest. This is because there is no longer any forestry use in the natural forest reserve and the "Gangolfsberg" core zone is left entirely to its own devices. There is a car park at the starting point and a refreshment stop a little further on. Highlights: - Beautiful forests with old trees - Viewpoints
- 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...
- Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThe starting point is the information center "House of the long Rhön" in Oberelsbach (405m). Follow the path in the northern direction past the church (Rhönbasilika) to the miniature golf course, then follow the Schweinfurter house way to the Rhönklubhütte Schweinfurter house (refreshments available). Here at the Schweinfurt House the nature trail Gangolfsberg begins, you should already bring some stamina and sturdy footwear. After 500m there is a huge basalt column wall in front of you that...
- Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park near Gangolf, Bavaria This circular hiking trail is a great day hike on the border to the "Lange Rhön" nature reserve. The route provides insights into the history of the region and offers magnificent distant views. Highlights of the hike: - impressive rock formation of basalt prisms - marvel at early burial mounds - Stop off at the Thüringer Hütte
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near alter Steinbruch?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near alter Steinbruch. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near alter Steinbruch?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near alter Steinbruch is Basaltsee - Gangolfsberg - Thuringian Hut, which has a 5.0 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 7.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,230 ft.
What is the longest trail near alter Steinbruch?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near alter Steinbruch is Buchonia Loop from Wüstensachsen (Rhön). This trail is estimated to be 31.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near alter Steinbruch?
alter Steinbruch: 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 Oberelsbach and Hochrhön with 2,267 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near alter Steinbruch?
The most popular and difficult trail near alter Steinbruch is Buchonia Loop from Wüstensachsen (Rhön) with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
