Best trails near Schwarzes Wasser
4.3(67 reviews)
Want to check out Schwarzes Wasser from the trail? Good news: 8 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 Schwarzes Wasser are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (27)·Easy·3.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular city walk in Marburg, Hesse. Over a distance of 5 km, this route connects many of Marburg's most popular sights. You walk across the Lahnwiesen and Lahnauen and pass, among other things, the market with the city's historic town hall. Highlights of the route: - Lahnwiesen - market - Landgrave Castle - Elisabeth Church
- 3.8 (5)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in Marburg, Hesse. The C1 circular hiking trail of the Marburg Transport and Beautification Association starts near the Elisabeth Church, the oldest exclusively Gothic church in Germany. You leave the city via the Marbacher Weg and take a nice walk around the Wannkopf. Highlights of the hike: - Elizabeth Church - Elisabeth fountain - Behring's mausoleum - Quiet forest trails
- 4.5 (12)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop trail near Marburg, Hesse. This hike leads almost exclusively through the forest. After just 2 km you reach the mausoleum, which was built in honor of the Marburg researcher and entrepreneur Emil von Behring. On the way back, you will hike through the Teufelsgraben nature reserve, a deeply cut valley that provides a habitat for rare animals and plants. Highlights of the hike: - Behring mausoleum - Teufelsgraben nature reserve - Detour to the Marburg Landgrave Castle (optional)
- 4.3 (10)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrSection of the Lahn hiking trail in Hesse The beginning of the hike leads over wide and - in good weather - sunny corridors; at Wehrda it goes through shady forests to Marburg. There are several places to stop for a break. Accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - Weissenstein ruins near the route - Behring mausoleum - Elisabeth Church Marburg
- 4.0 (4)·Hard·31.4 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrPopular long-distance hiking trail in the Burgwald, Hesse This route is a certified premium hiking trail that leads from Marburg to Frankenberg. In addition to remote forest meadows, mystical moors, forests and babbling brooks, there are historic town centers, half-timbered villages and castles to discover - a perfect balance between nature and culture. There are restaurant and overnight accomodation. The direction of travel is freely selectable. Highlights of the hike: - 10 possible extra...
- 3.3 (6)·Hard·22.6 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrDemanding mountain bike tour near Marburg, Hessen. The route first starts in Marburg Wilhelmsplatz, from where it goes a short distance along the Lahn and then over a road to the city forest. There is a first descent here before going back up over the dome of the cherry trail in the direction of Neuhöfe. Caution: Here you have to pass a narrow, blocked single trail on a steep slope. You continue through a beautiful section of forest and past the Dammuehle with beer garden. A few kilometers...
- 4.9 (2)·Hard·11.6 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrSection of the Burgwald path in the Burgwald, Hesse The first stage begins in the university town of Marburg, and this alone is worth the trip. From there it goes past the house of the painter Otto Ubbelohde and to Oberrosphe, the oldest village in the Burgwald region. Highlights: - Elisabeth Church Marburg - St. Michael Chapel Marburg ("Michelchen") - Quarry near Wehrda - Ubbelohde Village Museum
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrSection of the Lahn-Dill-Bergland-Path, Hesse This last section of the hiking trail takes you along the old wine route to the historic university town of Marburg. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Dammelsberg sandstone quarry - Elisabeth Church Marburg - Marburg old town
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Schwarzes Wasser?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schwarzes Wasser. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schwarzes Wasser?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schwarzes Wasser is City walk Marburg: upper town and castle park, which has a 4.5 star rating from 27 reviews. This trail is 3.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 534 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schwarzes Wasser?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schwarzes Wasser is Burgwald Trail. This trail is estimated to be 31.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schwarzes Wasser?
Schwarzes Wasser: With an ascent of 5,252 ft, Burgwald Trail has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Marburg - Teufelsgraben - Spiegelslust with 3,494 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schwarzes Wasser?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schwarzes Wasser is Lahnwanderweg stage 6: Caldern - Marburg with a 4.3-star rating from 10 reviews.
