Best trails near Herrenweg-Quelle
4.3(24 reviews)
Want to check out Herrenweg-Quelle 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Herrenweg-Quelle are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (13)·Hard·17.8 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrForest and culture-rich stretch of the Nibelungensteig, Hesse. This is the first stage of the "Nibelungensteig" long-distance hiking trail. Breathtaking mountain ranges, idyllic valleys and wonderful viewpoints characterize this hike, the starting point of which can be reached by train and bus. Highlights of the hike: - Historic old town of Zwingenberg - Mountain Church - Local museum - Summit of Melibokus - View of the Rhine plain - Felsenmeer ("Sea of rocks") - Lindenfels Castle - Dragon...
- 3.7 (6)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. The starting point of this almost three-and-a-half kilometer hike is the Not-Gottes-Kapelle hiking car park. It goes through the forest on beautiful paths. Due to the short distance, the hike should also be manageable for families with children. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Herrenweg source - nice forest paths
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·18.1 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrPopular bike tour in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. This almost 30 km long bike tour through the western Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald can be started in Lorsch, Bensheim or Zwingenberg. In addition to the nice towns, there are also scenic places such as the Erlache nature reserve near Bensheim. Highlights of the bike tour: - Lorsch - Bensheim - Zwingenberg - Melibokus - Valley of the Weschnitz
- Hard·11.8 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows stage 3 of the Alemannenweg and connects Lautertal with Zwingenberg. From Lautertal, the trail ascends Felsberg through the famous Felsenmeer granite boulders and continues into Staatspark Fürstenlager with its historic landscape garden. Hikers pass Auerbach before tackling steep climbs to Auerbach Castle and the summit of Melibokus, where an observation tower offers sweeping views of the Rhine Plain. A final descent leads into the historic town of Zwingenberg. Overnight...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Herrenweg-Quelle?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Herrenweg-Quelle is Nibelungensteig Stage 1: Zwingenberg - Lindenfels, which has a 4.7 star rating from 13 reviews. This trail is 17.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 4,550 ft.
What is the longest trail near Herrenweg-Quelle?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Herrenweg-Quelle is Lorsch - Auerberg - Herrenweg. This trail is estimated to be 18.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Herrenweg-Quelle?
Herrenweg-Quelle: With an ascent of 4,550 ft, Nibelungensteig Stage 1: Zwingenberg - Lindenfels has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Seeheim - Schloss Heiligenberg - Kuralpe - Ohleyturm with 2,910 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Herrenweg-Quelle?
The most popular and difficult trail near Herrenweg-Quelle is Nibelungensteig Stage 1: Zwingenberg - Lindenfels with a 4.7-star rating from 13 reviews.
