Best trails near Drachenfels
4.1(36 reviews)
Want to check out Drachenfels from the trail? Good news: 5 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 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Drachenfels are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (13)·Hard·17.8 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrForest and culture-rich stretch of the Nibelungensteig, Hesse. This is the first stage of the "Nibelungensteig" long-distance hiking trail. Breathtaking mountain ranges, idyllic valleys and wonderful viewpoints characterize this hike, the starting point of which can be reached by train and bus. Highlights of the hike: - Historic old town of Zwingenberg - Mountain Church - Local museum - Summit of Melibokus - View of the Rhine plain - Felsenmeer ("Sea of rocks") - Lindenfels Castle - Dragon...
- 4.1 (7)·Moderate·9.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular loop trail or MTB tour in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This MTB or hiking tour begins with a real highlight: Lindenfels Castle. From there it goes almost 15 km through forests and fields. If you want, you can make a detour to the Fuerth-Erlenbach mountain animal park along the way. Back at the starting point, you can eat out in one of the restaurants in Lindenfels. Highlights of the route: - Lindenfels Castle - Detour to the Bergtierpark Fuerth-Erlenbach...
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The loop trail 5 from Lindenfels runs along roads with little traffic and easily accessible paths from Lindenfels to Schlierbach and back again via Faustenbach. Shortly before the end of the tour, a small detour to the ruins of the medieval Lindenfels Castle is recommended. Highlights of the hike: - historical citizen tower - Lindenfels castle ruins - Schlierbach
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Drachenfels?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Drachenfels. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Drachenfels?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Drachenfels is Nibelungensteig Stage 1: Zwingenberg - Lindenfels, which has a 4.7 star rating from 13 reviews. This trail is 17.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 4,550 ft.
What is the longest trail near Drachenfels?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Drachenfels is Nibelungensteig Stage 1: Zwingenberg - Lindenfels. This trail is estimated to be 17.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Drachenfels?
Drachenfels: With an ascent of 4,550 ft, Nibelungensteig Stage 1: Zwingenberg - Lindenfels has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Lindenfels Rundweg ab Burg Lindenfels with 1,965 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Drachenfels?
The most popular and difficult trail near Drachenfels is Nibelungensteig Stage 1: Zwingenberg - Lindenfels with a 4.7-star rating from 13 reviews.
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- Heimburg-Schutzhütte
- Bürgerturm
- Altes Rauch'sches Haus
- Burg Lindenfels
- Betzenkammer
- Drachenfels
- Stickelgräber
- Burgstall Altes Köpfchen
- Bismarckwarte Lindenfels
- Gersprenzquelle
- Das Buch
- Krehberg
- Schenkenberg
- Jugendzeltplatz Matterloch
- Terassen-Camping Schlierbach
- Drei Heiner Hütte
- Grillplatz Schlierbach
- Drei Heiner Rast
- Morgenstern
- Grillplatz im Steinbruch