Best trails near Plönlein
4.2(220 reviews)
Want to check out Plönlein from the trail? Good news: 10 trails will get you there, including camping and 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 10 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Plönlein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (186)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrHistorical loop in Bavarian Middle Franconia in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria. From the car park at the Eselsbrücke, it first goes through the idyllic Tauber Valley before you reach the old city wall. This is followed once around the historic old town with many ancient sights and beautiful views of the Bavarian half-timbered town. Finally, it goes through the castle garden, the monastery courtyard, and the market square again. The route is accessible by bus and train. Highlights: -...
- 4.4 (17)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrOfficial loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the Frankenhöhe Nature Park. The loop leads from the historic Rothenburg market square through the upper Tauber valley with a viewpoint at Eckartshof to Gebsattel and back again. The hiking sign is a white 12 on a red sign. Historical sights such as the Obere Walkmühle mill, which was once used to mill textiles and leather, and Gebsattel Castle await along the way. Take care when crossing the St419 state road! There are refreshment stops along...
- 4.9 (4)·Moderate·24.3 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrStage 1 of the long-distance cycle path "Liebliches Taubertal - The Classic" in Middle Franconia, Bavaria. This is the first stage of the popular Taubertal Cycle Path, which runs for a total of 100 km from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Wertheim. The first stage starts in Rothenburg and ends in Weikersheim. On the way there are countless historical buildings and cultural monuments worth seeing. There are places to stay overnight, restaurants, and both the start and finish points of the route...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·36.8 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrStage 15 of D-Route 9 (Weser - Romantic Road). The 15th stage of the D-Route 9 begins in the well-known Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The imposing buildings in the picturesque city center tempt you to spend some time in the historic city before you set off to cover the almost 60km to the stage destination Dinkelsbühl. This section leads mostly through the Frankenhöhe Nature Park, so it is not surprising that the bike tour is characterized by a lot of nature, forests and picturesque river...
- Hard·39.2 mi·Est. 16–17.5 hrStage 3 of the long-distance cycle path "Kraichgau-Hohenlohe cycle path", Baden-Württemberg / Bavaria. This is the third and last stage of the popular Kraichgau-Hohenlohe cycle path, which runs for a total of around 183 km from Kronau through the Heilbronner Land to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The third stage starts in Braunsbach and ends in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Most cyclists complete this section, which is considered to be the most strenuous of the long-distance cycle route, in around...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Plönlein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Plönlein. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Plönlein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Plönlein is Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Old City Wall with Battlements Loop, which has a 4.7 star rating from 186 reviews. This trail is 5.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 895 ft.
What is the longest trail near Plönlein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Plönlein is Kraichgau-Hohenlohe cycle path stage 3: Braunsbach - Rothenburg ob der Tauber. This trail is estimated to be 39.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Plönlein?
Plönlein: With an ascent of 4,734 ft, Kraichgau-Hohenlohe cycle path stage 3: Braunsbach - Rothenburg ob der Tauber has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Von Kleinrinderfeld nach Rothenburg ob der Tauber with 4,353 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Plönlein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Plönlein is Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8: Weikersheim-Bettenfeld with a 4.4-star rating from 2 reviews.
Top sights in Frankenhöhe Nature Park
Explore in the Rothenburg ob der Tauber area
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- Zubringer zum Europ. Wasserscheideweg: Rothenburg o. d. Tauber
- Altmühltal Cycle Route
- Radtour: Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Kirnberg
- Zubringer Europ. Wasserscheideweg: Wachsenberg - Rothenburg o. d. T.
- Panoramawanderweg Taubertal Etappe 1: Rothenburg o.d.T. - Creglingen
Activities
Attractions
- Easy trails in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- Forest trails in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- Lake trails in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- Long trails in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- Moderate trails in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- River trails in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- Trails with historic sites in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- Trails with views in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- Wildflower trails in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Suitability
Points of interest
- Barockgarten
- Marktplatz
- Spitalkirche Heiliger Geist
- St James' Church
- Double Bridge over the Tauber River
- Plönlein
- Feuerleinserker
- Streichwehr beim Faulturm
- Thomasturm
- Gerlachschmiede
- ehem. Skisprungschanze Engelsburg
- Strafturm
- St John's Church
- Blick über das Taubertal
- Franziskanerkirche
- Campingplatz Tauberromantik
- Tauber-Idyll
- St.-Wolfgangs-Kirche
- Faulturm
- Toppler Little Castle