Best trails near Horse's head
3.9(22 reviews)
Want to check out Horse's head from the trail? Good news: 10 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 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Horse's head are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·9.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr2nd stage of the long-distance hiking trail "Eselsweg" in Hesse. Starting from Mernes, the trail climbs a few meters in altitude, partly through dense forest on narrow paths. Although there is a high proportion of gravel, the fairytale forest paths are the exception. At Lettgenbrunn, the Eselsweg trail leads from the ridge back down into the valley, offering fantastic views of meadows and fields. The place is also perfect for a break. There is pure forest enjoyment again until the stage...
- 4.2 (2)·Hard·16 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPopular mountain bike tour in the Hessischer Spessart Nature Park, Hesse. This medium-difficulty mountain bike tour promises a varied ride. It goes through the Spirkelbachtal on the well-known long-distance hiking trail "Eselsweg", along an old railway line and over several mountain ranges with great views. Highlights of the tour: - Spirkelbachtal - Eselsweg ("Donkey way") - Hindenburgstein - Beilstein (nature reserve) - Route of a narrow-gauge railway - great views of the Jossatal - Hoher...
- Hard·11.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrFeeder route to the "Spessartbogen" long-distance hiking trail, Hesse. This route is one of the official, signposted access routes to the Spessartbogen. The route runs from Wiesbuett to Bad Orb, where you can switch to the certified premium hiking trail Spessartbogen. Highlights of the hike: - Bad Orb - Wiesbuettsee - Rosskopf
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Horse's head?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Horse's head. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 mountain biking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Horse's head?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Horse's head is Bad Orb Rundwanderweg 15 (Friedensweg), which has a 4.5 star rating from 7 reviews. This trail is 13.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,201 ft.
What is the longest trail near Horse's head?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Horse's head is Bad Orb - Wegscheide - Bayrisch Schanz - Lohr am Main (Nr. 33). This trail is estimated to be 26.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Horse's head?
Horse's head: With an ascent of 3,631 ft, Bad Orb - Wegscheide - Bayrisch Schanz - Lohr am Main (Nr. 33) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Bad Orb - Schwarzer Berg - Bismarckeiche - Haseltal (Nr. 32) with 3,297 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Horse's head?
The most popular and difficult trail near Horse's head is Bad Orb Rundwanderweg 15 (Friedensweg) with a 4.5-star rating from 7 reviews.
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