Best trails near Falkenstein
4.7(13 reviews)
Want to check out Falkenstein from the trail? Good news: 7 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 Falkenstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (5)·Hard·11.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrSection of the "Habichtswaldsteig" premium hiking trail, Hesse. A fairytale route through forests and across fields, accompanied time and again by magnificent views of the surrounding valleys. Hikers with a particular interest in history will get their money's worth here: Schauenburg Castle and several other ruins are located along the way. At the destination in Bad Emstal, there are refreshment stops and the "Bad Emstal -Sand" railway station, so that the journey can be continued by...
- 4.9 (2)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. A fantastic hike, the highlight of which is the ruins of Falkenstein Castle in the middle of the forest. The Romanesque castle complex was built before 1346 and is located on the summit of the "Falkenstein" basalt dome. Highlights of the hike: - Falkenstein Castle ruins - idyllic forest - Valley of the brook Ems
- 3.6 (3)·Moderate·2.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. The Altenburg is a prehistoric hilltop settlement near Niedenstein in the southern part of the Habichtswald Nature Park. The path leads around the Altenburg plateau and to the neighboring medieval Falkenstein Castle. Highlights of the hike: - Falkenstein Castle - Altenburg - beautiful forest paths
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The hike has some demanding sections, so you should be in good physical condition and sturdy shoes. It starts at the mountain café on Feriendorfstraße. You hike through the Emstal and to Altenburg, where the ruins and the former curtain wall have been preserved. It goes to the Falkenstein, where you can relax while enjoying the view. Highlights of the hike: - Ruins of the Altenburg - Emstal - Views from the Falkenstein
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrForest-rich loop trail in the Habichtswald nature park, Hesse. This route, which is a little more than 6 km long, partly follows hiking trail 5 of the Habichtwald nature park from the quarries hiking car park. The path to the Falkenstein is quite constantly, but not very steeply uphill. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful forest trails - Falkenstein
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Falkenstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Falkenstein. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Falkenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Falkenstein is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 2: Firnsbachtal - Bad Emstal, which has a 4.5 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 11.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,929 ft.
What is the longest trail near Falkenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Falkenstein is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 2: Firnsbachtal - Bad Emstal. This trail is estimated to be 11.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Falkenstein?
Falkenstein: With an ascent of 1,929 ft, Habichtswaldsteig Stage 2: Firnsbachtal - Bad Emstal has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Niedenstein - Altenburg - Elmshagen with 1,272 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Falkenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Falkenstein is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 2: Firnsbachtal - Bad Emstal with a 4.5-star rating from 5 reviews.
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Attractions
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Points of interest
- Falkenstein
- Enzian Hütte
- Burgruine Falkenstein
- Strohtempel
- Schloss Riede
- Tempel der Freundschaft
- Fischteich
- Wasserrad-Teich
- Lauseküppel
- Rendskopf
- Erzeberg
- Aussichtspunkt Burgruine Falkenstein
- Torhaus
- Rosengarten
- Trekkingplatz Läuseküppel
- Wohnmobil- Stellplatz am Kurpark Bad Emstal
- Hutebaum
- Eremitage
- Ferienanlage Erzeberg
- Schlossblick