Best trails near Plechstein
4.7(29 reviews)
Want to check out Plechstein from the trail? Good news: 10 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping 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 10 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Plechstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (6)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic circular route around Obertrubach, Bavaria. The beautiful and varied tour goes through forests and along rock formations. The trail sign is a green leaf on a white background. Slight gradients are to be planned, but they are absolutely feasible. Highlights: - Kneipp facility in Obertrubach - Jurassic elephant
- 4.9 (2)·Hard·31.5 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrPanoramic, popular bike tour in Franconian Switzerland, Bavaria. A nice ride on a bike. The trail leads to Pretzfeld and through the beautiful old town in Ebermannstadt towards Streitberg. You then continue along the Wiesent next to the river to Gößweinstein. The beautiful basilica in the pilgrimage site of Gößweinstein is worth a visit. There is also possibilities to stop for lunch or dinner. The trail then leads back to Obertrubach via Etzdorf and Weimersberg. Highlights of the tour: -...
- 4.7 (2)·Moderate·38.3 mi·Est. 13–14.5 hrGreat bike tour from the Kirchehrenbach car park. Along regular cycle paths it goes to Pretzfeld and through the beautiful old town in Ebermannstadt to Streitberg. It then continues along the Wiesent alongside the river to Behringersmühle. From here it goes up the mountain along the road to Gößweinstein. The beautiful basilica in the place of pilgrimage Gößweinstein is worth a visit. The physical well-being is also taken care of. It then continues on the plateau on little-used roads and...
- 4.3 (3)·Moderate·18.6 mi·Est. 7–8 hrPopular bike tour in the Franconian Switzerland Nature Park - Frankenjura, Bavaria. The bike tour starts at a parking lot near Weissenohe. Well-developed cycle paths and side roads with little traffic take you via Graefenberg, Hiltpoltstein, through the Trubach Valley and on to Grossenohe. In Hohenschwaerz, you can take a well-deserved break in the local brewery. Highlights of the tour: - Trubach Valley - Brewery-Gasthaus Hofmann (refreshments available) - great views
- 5.0 (5)·Moderate·35.8 mi·Est. 13–14.5 hrStarting from Dormitz on the bike path or low-traffic side roads, it goes up the mountain from Unterrüsselbach to Oberrüsselbach. At the top you will be rewarded with a beautiful distant view. On the side streets it continues on the high plateau to Lillinghof, Wölfersdorf to Hiltpoltstein, then it goes downhill along the ridge on the bike path to wann in the Trubach valley. A trip to Obertrubach is worthwhile. A very popular climbing valley. After a refreshment in Obertruchbach, it easily...
- Hard·10.7 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route is Stage 12 of the Frankenweg, a long-distance hiking trail through Germany that runs from Obertrubach to Gräfenberg. From Obertrubach, the trail winds along forest paths and through blooming fields, passing the spa town of Egloffstein and the Thuisbrunn castle ruins along with St. Catherine’s Church, before reaching the historic center of Gräfenberg with its Tower Clock Museum. Overnight stays are available at guesthouses or hotels in Gräfenberg; wild camping is strictly...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Plechstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Plechstein. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Plechstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Plechstein is Obertrubach "green leaf", which has a 5.0 star rating from 6 reviews. This trail is 5.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 567 ft.
What is the longest trail near Plechstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Plechstein is Trubachtal: Gräfenberg - Egloffstein - Haidhof. This trail is estimated to be 39.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Plechstein?
Plechstein: With an ascent of 2,618 ft, Trubachtal Rundfahrt über Seidla, Steig und Planetenweg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Trubachtal: Gräfenberg - Egloffstein - Haidhof with 2,375 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Plechstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Plechstein is Wiesent and Trubachtal tour with a 4.9-star rating from 2 reviews.