Best trails near Burgruine Velburg
4.6(81 reviews)
Want to check out Burgruine Velburg from the trail? Good news: 9 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 Burgruine Velburg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (32)·Moderate·0.7 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrHistorical walk to the castle ruins of Velburg, Bavaria. Velburg Castle lies above the town of the same name on a hill in the Upper Palatinate Jura between Parsberg and Neumarkt on the A3. This route takes hikers on a short, easy walk to the castle ruins. Starting at the parking lot, it is a short walk to this exciting testimony to the 16th century. Highlights: - Velburg castle ruins - Beautiful views
- 4.7 (20)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrFamily-friendly hike with historical highlights This hike leads for the most part on the Velburg adventure trail on Burgberg Velburg. 20 stations report on the subject of forest and time. You can also explore the large and small hollow caves. A detour to the König-Otto-Tropstein Cave is also recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Large & small hollow hole - Mushrooms - Forest nature trail
- 4.6 (5)·Easy·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried hiking trail near Velburg, Bavaria. This route first leads through idyllic forest to Velburg. Above all, the castle ruins are worth seeing. On dirt roads it goes back to the starting point. Also suitable for families. Highlights of the hike: - Castle ruins of Velburg - Lady Chapel - Osterberg
- 4.5 (9)·Hard·9.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop trail near Velburg, Bavaria. This hike starts and ends in Velburg. The route is very varied; in addition to a castle ruin and beautiful fields and forests, several caves await hikers. Highlights of the hike: - Castle ruins of Velburg - King Otto stalactite cave - idyllic forest paths
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·11.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic hiking trail in the Kupenalb, Bavaria. The König-Otto-Schschleife leads right through the Kuppenalb, which impresses with its striking elevations, some of which are over 100 meters high. Due to the hilly landscape, one or the other beautiful view awaits. Natural and cultural highlights are ideally combined. A special highlight is the König Otto stalactite cave near St. Coloman (open April to October). The town of Velburg impresses with its rural charm, the colorful backdrop of the...
- 4.4 (2)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Franconian Jura, Bavaria. This 7 km long loop leads around Velburg. You don't just stroll through the town, you also stop by the Marienkapelle and the ruins of Velburg Castle, which was first mentioned in 1117. Portions of the loop are on pedestrian/bicycle trails along moderately trafficked roads. Highlights of the hike: - Castle ruins of Velburg - Kohlberg - Lady Chapel
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burgruine Velburg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burgruine Velburg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burgruine Velburg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burgruine Velburg is Velburg Castle Ruins, which has a 4.7 star rating from 32 reviews. This trail is 0.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 141 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burgruine Velburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burgruine Velburg is Velburg - Ratzenberg - Büttelleite. This trail is estimated to be 16.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burgruine Velburg?
Burgruine Velburg: With an ascent of 2,828 ft, Velburg - Ratzenberg - Büttelleite has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Jurasteig: König-Otto-Schlaufe with 1,856 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burgruine Velburg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burgruine Velburg is Velburg - Ratzenberg - Osterberg with a 4.5-star rating from 9 reviews.
