Best trails near Saalequelle
4.5(30 reviews)
Want to check out Saalequelle 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Saalequelle are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (13)·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...
- 4.3 (7)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrCircular route in the footsteps of Alexander von Humboldt in Upper Franconia. This beautiful hike is a joint project of the GEOPARK Bavaria-Bohemia and the Geopark Schieferland. It retraces the path of Alexander von Humboldt, who once discovered the magnetic properties of the Haidberg here. The information boards set up along the way provide information about the history of the place. Near the starting point there are bus stops ("Zell Müncheberger Straße/Humboldtstraße") and inns for...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·21 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr1st stage of the official Saale Cycle Path from the Saale source to the mouth of the Elbe The long-distance cycle path is an official cycle path of the Saaleradweg eV and is signposted with the pictogram of a cyclist on a blue stripe and the text "Saale". The long-distance cycle path runs on cycle path D-Route 11, which runs from the Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria. The route is also part of the R1 European cycle route (France / Russia) and the EuroVelo2 (Ireland / Russia). Highlights: -...
- 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 Saalequelle?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Saalequelle. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Saalequelle?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Saalequelle is Großer Waldstein via Saalequelle, which has a 4.6 star rating from 13 reviews. This trail is 4.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 941 ft.
What is the longest trail near Saalequelle?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Saalequelle is Saale-Radweg (Bayerischer Abschnitt). This trail is estimated to be 38.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Saalequelle?
Saalequelle: With an ascent of 4,150 ft, Saale-Radweg (Bayerischer Abschnitt) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Saaleradweg Etappe 1: Saalequelle - Hof with 1,820 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Saalequelle?
The most popular and difficult trail near Saalequelle is Saaleradweg Etappe 1: Saalequelle - Hof with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.