Best trails near Hessenkopf
4.1(18 reviews)
Want to check out Hessenkopf 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 Hessenkopf are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (5)·Hard·15.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThe tour begins in Wehrheimer Mitte (town hall / tourist information), which can be reached from the train station via Bahnhofstrasse. Now it goes over the Usinger Straße and the Kappengraben to the Kreuzsteinweg. Past the bike rest area "Schöner Platz" it goes to the Schlinkweg. At the end of the Bizzenbach valley you reach the ammunition depot and turn left onto the Wehrheimer Bahn, which leads to the Limesturm. The onward journey in the direction of Friedrichsthal is signposted....
- 4.5 (2)·Hard·24.4 mi·Est. 9–10 hrThe tour begins in Wehrheimer Mitte (town hall / tourist information), which can be reached from the train station via Bahnhofstrasse. The route is signposted at the cemetery in the direction of Ober-Mörlen. After the Schlink car park, following the Ober-Mörlen cycle path signs, cross the district road and enter the forest in the direction of Kransberg. At the first crossroads, turn left and drive downhill into the Röllbachtal. At the end of the valley you come across the Usaradweg. Follow it...
- 3.7 (4)·Hard·31 mi·Est. 11–12 hrThe bike tour begins in Wehrheimer Mitte (town hall / tourist information), which can be reached from the train station via Bahnhofstrasse. The tour leads over Usinger Straße and Kappengraben to the edge of the forest. In the forest, after 500 m, turn left downhill, through the Röllbachtal, to the Usatalradweg / R6. There is also the possibility to go straight through the forest via Kransberg to the Usatalradweg. Follow the Usatalradweg to the exit of Obermörlen. At the chapel, go uphill to...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·10 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThe cycle tour starts at Wehrheimer Mitte (town hall/tourist information office), which can be reached from the train station via Bahnhofstraße. Cycle along Usinger Straße and Kappengraben in the direction of Offenthal/Kreuzstein. Here you follow the cycle path to Kransberg (Usatalradweg). After approx. 500 m in the forest, turn left downhill into the Röllbach valley and then take the first forest path on the right. After approx. 2 km, cross the K726 and then take the second road on the left...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·31.1 mi·Est. 11–12 hrThe tour begins in Wehrheimer Mitte (town hall / tourist information), which can be reached from the train station via Bahnhofstrasse. The tour leads over Usinger Straße and Kappengraben towards Kransberg. From there you can reach the Usaradweg and the R6. This is now driven to the entrance to Butzbach. The return trip leads via Fauerbach. In the center of the village, an apple symbol points to the right towards the Ziegenberg. This section is the most scenic part of the tour. In Ziegenberg,...
- 4.7 (3)·Hard·11.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThe tour begins in Wehrheimer Mitte (town hall / tourist information), which can be reached from the train station via Bahnhofstrasse. On the main street you drive towards the swimming pool and cemetery. In front of the cemetery, turn left uphill to the Schlink car park. From there the path leads downhill to Pfaffenwiesbach. Continue past the church to Friedrichsthal. The circuit continues through the Holzbachtal (road) to the Usaradweg. Here it goes to Usingen to Schlossplatz and then to...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Hessenkopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hessenkopf is Limesturmtour, which has a 5.0 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 15.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,817 ft.
What is the longest trail near Hessenkopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hessenkopf is Neu-Anspach ums Feldberg-Center. This trail is estimated to be 32.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hessenkopf?
Hessenkopf: With an ascent of 3,031 ft, Butzbachtour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rosentour with 2,844 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hessenkopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hessenkopf is Limesturmtour with a 5.0-star rating from 5 reviews.