Best trails near Alexanderburg
4.2(33 reviews)
Want to check out Alexanderburg 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 Alexanderburg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.1 (23)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis loop leads through the stately Kranichstein Forest in the north of Darmstadt and allows visitors to immerse themselves in over 400 years of hunting history of the Landgraves of Hesse-Darmstadt. The route starts at the Steinbrücker Teich leisure center and follows wide forest paths through a historic game reserve, where red deer, fallow deer and wild boar still live in extensive enclosures. Majestic oaks and beeches grow in the near-natural mixed forests, while wood anemones and lesser...
- 4.3 (7)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Kranichsteiner Weg near Messel inspires with very varied hiking highlights. You pass the Messel Pit, Germany's first natural monument, which was also included in the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Plenty of peace and quiet awaits you in the Kranichstein Forest, where the former Kranichstein hunting lodge and picturesque, protected ponds and meadows are located. Despite its somewhat longer distance, the...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Alexanderburg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Alexanderburg is Darmstadt Wildlife Park Trail, which has a 4.1 star rating from 23 reviews. This trail is 7.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 652 ft.
What is the longest trail near Alexanderburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Alexanderburg is Kranichstein forest trail. This trail is estimated to be 9.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Alexanderburg?
Alexanderburg: With an ascent of 800 ft, Kranichstein forest trail has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Darmstadter Jagdzeughaus zur Dianaburg with 659 ft of elevation gain.
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