Best trails near Borkener See
4.7(29 reviews)
Want to check out Borkener See from the trail? Good news: 3 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 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Borkener See are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.8 (25)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrShort hike around Lake Borken. The body of water, surrounded by meadows and forests, with its oligotrophic (nutrient-poor) water body forms the core of one of the largest and most important nature reserves in Germany. The approximately 350 hectare landscape is a paradise for animals and plants.
- 4.2 (3)·Moderate·14 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried loop in the Borkener Seenland in Hesse. A great cycle tour that leads to the Singliser lake, the Gombether lake, the Stockelache natural bathing lake and the Borkener lake. The route is well signposted with the appropriate symbol and can be cycled in both directions. There are bathing opportunities, beautiful views of the landscape and benches to take a break along the way. There are also refreshment stops at the start at the railway station. A little caution is advised on the...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·10.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular cycle route for day trips in Hesse. This youth hiking trail is ideal for an excursion by bike. There are numerous adventure stations that can be explored extensively. So it is best to allow a whole day for the tour. The tour starts directly at "Borken (Hess)" railway station. Nearby is the mining museum with visitor tunnels - the work of the miners can be experienced here, but this visit can be made also at the end of the tour. At the Borkener See lake, the birdlife here in the...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Borkener See?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Borkener See is Um den Borkener See, which has a 4.8 star rating from 25 reviews. This trail is 4.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 721 ft.
What is the longest trail near Borkener See?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Borkener See is Seen-Rundweg Borken. This trail is estimated to be 14.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Borkener See?
Borkener See: With an ascent of 1,351 ft, Seen-Rundweg Borken has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rasselnde Bagger und geflutete Löcher (Jugendwanderweg) with 1,141 ft of elevation gain.
