Best trails near Melibokus
4.4(136 reviews)
Want to check out Melibokus from the trail? Good news: 14 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 14 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Melibokus are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (27)·Hard·12.1 mi·Est. 6–7 hrPopular loop in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This hike to Auerbach Castle is an insider tip in the region. With a fantastic view of the surrounding area, the route leads from Zwingenberg to the Melibokus, the highest mountain on the Bergstrasse in southern Hesse. Most of the route leads through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Auerbach Castle - Zwingenberg Old Castle - Zwingenberg old town - Melikbokus - Great views
- 4.5 (15)·Hard·9.5 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis spectacular route leads through the front Odenwald and connects two of the most famous landmarks in the Bergstraße region. The trail opens up the famous Felsenmeer near Lautertal-Reichenbach and leads up to the Melibokus (517 m), the highest mountain on the Hessian Bergstraße. The route is a challenging mix of steep forest trails, historic paved paths, and the granite boulders of the Felsenmeer. A central highlight is the ascent through the huge rock formations, past Roman structures...
- 4.2 (26)·Moderate·2.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. The hiking car park "Not-Gottes-Kapelle" is the starting point of this route. Beautiful forest paths lead up to the summit of Melibokus, the highest mountain on the southern Hessian mountain road. There is a restaurant at the observation tower there. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Summit of Melibokus - lookout tower
- 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...
- 4.5 (21)·Hard·19.8 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrChallenging MTB tour in the UNESCO Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. From the starting point in Alsbach, the route leads through the Hasselbach Valley up to Hubertus-Schröder-Blick and on through the Balkhausen Valley past Heiligenberg Castle. After crossing the Stettbacher Valley, the route runs above the Lufthansa Training Center into the Ober-Beerbach Valley. After the Märchenteich pond, the trail leads to Hutzelstraße and on to Kuralpe. The highest point of the tour is reached...
- 4.2 (14)·Hard·4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrA varied loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This route offers a wide range of landscapes; sometimes you hike through the forest, along pretty streams, then again through meadows and vineyards. Fantastic views open up from the top of Melibokus. Highlights of the hike: - vineyards - Zwingenberg - Summit of Melibokus
- 4.6 (5)·Moderate·18.8 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrPopular bike or mountain bike tour in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. This is a route full of highlights. From Auerbach Castle you bike over the Melibokus to the sea of rocks and past several observation towers. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Auerbach Castle - Kirchberghaeuschen - beautiful views - Ohly tower - Sea of rocks - Lookout tower on the Melibokus
- 4.8 (5)·Moderate·2.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly hike in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. This beautiful hike starts at Alsbach Castle, whose almost 20 m high keep is used as a lookout tower. There are restaurants at the starting point and at the observation tower on the Melibokus. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Alsbach Castle - Summit of Melibokus - Lookout tower on the Melibokus
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Melibokus?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Melibokus. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, 6 mountain biking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Melibokus?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Melibokus is Zwingenberg: Auerbach Castle and Melibokus, which has a 4.7 star rating from 27 reviews. This trail is 12.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,385 ft.
What is the longest trail near Melibokus?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Melibokus is Pfungstadt - Erlensee - Melibokus - Zwingenberg - Bickenbach. This trail is estimated to be 21.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Melibokus?
Melibokus: 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 MTB Circuit Nördliche Bergstraße with 4,166 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Melibokus?
The most popular and difficult trail near Melibokus is Zwingenberg: Auerbach Castle and Melibokus with a 4.7-star rating from 27 reviews.
