Best trails near Schanze
4.6(30 reviews)
Want to check out Schanze from the trail? Good news: 6 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 Schanze are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·37.2 mi·Est. 19–20.5 hrDemanding mountain hike in the Fichtelgebirge nature park in Bavaria. The hike should best be divided into several days with overnight accommodations in Weißenstadt and Neubau. The "highlights" of this beautiful tour are the 12 peaks: - Schneeberg (1053 m) - Ochsenkopf (1024 m) - Nußhardt (972 m) - Kösseine (939 m) - Platte (884 m) - Burgstein (879 m) - Wallenstein (877 m) - Rudolfstein (866m) - Gr. Haberstein (848 m) - Kornberg (827 m) - High Matze (813 m) - Epprechtstein (798m)
- 4.5 (4)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful circular hike in the Franconian Forest, Bavaria. A varied circular hike through shady forests, where you can discover numerous reminders of the region's history. You pass the Bärenfang, a strange-looking building that was erected here in the 17th century and where bears were once actually caught. You can also marvel at the Devil's Table - the large rocks are shaped like a table and legend has it that the devil himself used to play with iron cards here. You can stop off at the...
- 4.4 (12)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrLoop with fantastic views in the Bavarian Fichtelgebirge. From the Zell Waldsteinweg/Saalequellenweg bus stop, it goes via the Saale spring to the magnificent vantage point on the Großer Waldstein. The way there leads steadily uphill. After a stop at the Waldsteinhaus, you return to Zell via Bärenfang and Arnsteinfelsen. Highlights: - Great view - Refreshments in the Waldsteinhaus - Wallensteinburg
- 4.6 (8)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried hike in the Fichtelgebirge Nature Park from Weißenstadt. The beautiful route leads from the Weißenstadt lake district through the forest and past the quarry to the Waldsteinhaus, located on the slope of the Großer Waldstein summit. The Waldsteinhaus offers refreshment stops, overnight accommodation, and the Waldstein farm, which is particularly popular with children. A little further up from here to the summit area, the ruins of the Rotes Schloss castle, the Teufelstisch, the former...
- Moderate·9.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrhis route follows stage 4 of the Fränkischer Gebirgsweg, a long-distance trail in Germany, beginning in Zell im Fichtelgebirge and ending in Kirchenlamitz. The path departs Zell to wind through the scenic high forests of the northern Fichtelgebirge, passing the historic Saalequelle spring. It climbs to the Epprechtstein summit, leading hikers through an impressive granite labyrinth and past castle ruins with panoramic regional views before descending into Kirchenlamitz. Overnight stays are...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Schanze?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schanze. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schanze?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schanze is 12 Summit Tour Fichtelgebirge, which has a 5.0 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 37.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 7,509 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schanze?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schanze is 12 Summit Tour Fichtelgebirge. This trail is estimated to be 37.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schanze?
Schanze: With an ascent of 7,509 ft, 12 Summit Tour Fichtelgebirge has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Waldstein - Ruppertsgrün with 1,837 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schanze?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schanze is 12 Summit Tour Fichtelgebirge with a 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews.