Best trails near Schafstein
4.6(39 reviews)
Want to check out Schafstein from the trail? Good news: 7 trails will get you there, including camping 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 Schafstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.8 (21)·Hard·12.8 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhoen Nature Park, Hesse. All sorts of peaks with great views and idyllic waters line the trail on this Rhoen extra tour. It goes high up to the summit of the Wasserkuppe and the Pferdskopf and past the Guckaisee (swimming is possible here) and the source of the Fulda. Highlights of the hike: - Views from the Pferdskopf - Source of the Fulda - Guckaisee - Nature reserve Schafstein bei Westsachsen
- 4.5 (7)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPromising hike in the Hessian Rhön around Reulbach. Duration: approx. 3 hours Start / finish: Bornberg car park Highlights of the hike: - Koenigstein - Schafstein nature reserve with a view of the basalt block fields of the Ulstertal - St. Martin's Chapel with an idyllic pond - Refreshments in the Reulbacher Eck Accessible by bus and train.
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·31.6 mi·Est. 16–17.5 hrStarting in the air cure resort of Wüstensachsen, the Buchoniarundweg explores the core of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Rhön. The route is marked by a black "B" logo and is best split into two or three daily stages, with regional inns and guesthouses providing overnight stops along the way. Walking across the open plateau of the Lange Rhön, hikers encounter natural highlights like the Schafstein basalt boulder field, the quiet boardwalks of the Schwarzes Moor, and the cascading Eisgraben...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·36.7 mi·Est. 18–20 hrVaried bike tour in the Bavarian Rhoen Nature Park, Bavaria. This tour can be started, for example, in Sondernau or in Wuestensachsen. Several nature reserves, including the Stirnberg near Wuestensachsen nature reserve and the Lange Rhoen nature reserve, line the path. Highlights of the bike tour: - Wasserkuppe - Heidelstein - Long Rhoen nature reserve
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·19.5 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrA tour that leads partly over the Hochrhönstraße, which is characterized by a pleasant height profile in an otherwise hilly landscape. In the nature reserve Schwarzes Moor it is recommended to take a short break, leave your bicycles and explore the Bohlensteg on foot.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Schafstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schafstein is Guckaisee, which has a 4.8 star rating from 21 reviews. This trail is 12.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,670 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schafstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schafstein is Sondernau - Wasserkuppe - Heidelstein. This trail is estimated to be 36.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schafstein?
Schafstein: With an ascent of 6,998 ft, Sondernau - Wasserkuppe - Heidelstein has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Buchonia Loop from Wüstensachsen (Rhön) with 6,246 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schafstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schafstein is Guckaisee with a 4.8-star rating from 21 reviews.
