Best trails near Bastei
4.6(23 reviews)
Want to check out Bastei from the trail? Good news: 4 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 Bastei are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail on the Eder, Hesse. Route 1 starts and finishes at the Gaertnerhof hiking information board. After crossing the Eder and the Muehlengraben you reach Fritzlar. Here you go on a nice tour of discovery in the historic old town including the well-preserved city wall, winding streets, lovingly restored half-timbered houses and of course the Fritzlar Cathedral, the construction of which began a few centuries after the church and monastery were founded by Saint...
- 3.5 (16)·Hard·20 mi·Est. 8–9 hrVaried mountain bike tour from Fritzlar, Hesse. This mountain bike tour from Fritzlar offers a lot of variety. The route runs through the valleys of the Eder and Schwalm, past idyllic lakes and through small towns. On the way back you also ride through the Fritzlaer Stadtwald. The tour runs on paved roads as well as on paved forest roads. Highlights of the tour: - Old town of Fritzlar - Lake Singlis - Gombether Lake - Eder - Fritzlaer city forest - Schwalm
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful loop in Hesse, Germany. A beautiful and not very strenuous circular hike through the historic old town of Fritzlar and the river landscape of the Eder and Mühlengraben. In the city center you will find numerous restaurants and cafes. If you get hungry on the way, you will also find restaurants on the south bank of the Eder. Highlights: - Fritzlar Regional Museum - Fritzlar Cathedral Museum
- 4.7 (3)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried loop trailnear Fritzlar, Hesse. Over 10 km, this hike on the Eder delights with picturesque landscapes, ancient ruins and cultural and historical sites. You walk through Fritzlar, along the Eder and up to the Bueraberg, where some remains of the walls of the Bueraburg, an early medieval fortification, are still standing. Highlights of the hike: - Rolandsbrunnen and Fritzlar market square - Trail along the Eder - Nature reserve Schlammteiche near Geismar - Relics of the Bueraburg
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Bastei?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Bastei is Gärtnerhof Loop 1: In the Footsteps of Boniface between Fritzlar and Büraberg, which has a 5.0 star rating from 1 reviews. This trail is 2.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 291 ft.
What is the longest trail near Bastei?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Bastei is Fritzlar - Wabern - Singliser See. This trail is estimated to be 20.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Bastei?
Bastei: With an ascent of 2,211 ft, Fritzlar - Wabern - Singliser See has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rolandsbrunnen - ruins of the Bueraburg - Schlammteiche near Geismar nature reserve with 862 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Bastei?
The most popular and difficult trail near Bastei is Fritzlar - Wabern - Singliser See with a 3.5-star rating from 16 reviews.
