Best trails near Hoher Dörnberg
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Want to check out Hoher Dörnberg 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 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hoher Dörnberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.9 (6)·Hard·14.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrSection of the certified long-distance hiking trail Habichtswaldsteig, Hesse. This 1st stage starts at the historic market square in Zierenberg. It heads in a southerly direction to Schneckenberg. Sure-footedness is required because of the crossing of a basalt debris field ( "Blaue Steine" -"blue stones"). From the Schreckenberg tower, a fantastic view of the Habichtswald forest can be enjoyed. Through mixed forests and the largest juniper heath in Europe, the tour is a real experience -...
- 4.8 (11)·Moderate·3.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. Except for the gentle climb in the first third of the hike, this loop north of Doernberg is very relaxed. Varied forest paths lead to the Hohen Doernberg. Beautiful vantage points invite you to take a break. Highlights of the hike: - High Doernberg - Eco path archeology Doernberg - Forest paths
- 5.0 (6)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrIdyllic, certified premium hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. This Habichtswaldsteig extra tour has been recognised by the German Hiking Institute. In addition to panoramic heights, there are wonderful heathland passages, beautiful forest and other geological features to discover. A white "H2" symbol ensures that hikers stay on the right path and narrow trails. Both Zierenberg and Dörnberg are ideal starting points for this circular trail. The Bergcafe Friedrichstein is...
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular stage of the Kasselsteig, Hesse. This is the first stage of the Kasselsteig, a 160 km long panoramic hiking trail around the Kassel basin. The start of the 15 km long hike is Hercules. From there you hike over the Hohen Doernberg and the Helfensteine to Weimar. Highlights of the hike: - Hercules - Doernberg - Helfensteine - Buhl - Ahnatal - Weimar
- 4.7 (4)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse The circular route is easily accessible by bus and train (bus stop: Nature Park Center). From there, the natural round leads through forest and fields on quiet paths up to the Hoher Dörnberg past the Hohlestein. From there you have a magnificent view. On the way back you will pass the helper stones. The ramparts on the largest rock of the Helfenstein, with an artificial ditch, indicate a former high medieval castle. There...
- 4.7 (2)·Hard·11.7 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrPopular hike in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse. There is a first highlight right at the beginning of the stage: the Bergpark Wilhemshöhe and the UNESCO World Heritage Site with Hercules, Löwenburg and water features (every Wednesday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from May to October). A detour is worth it! Accompanied by great views over the Habichtswald, you hike on to the idyllic Silbersee with a rest area and even a campground. After crossing the road (attention!) you will soon reach the...
- 4.2 (2)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic running route in the Habichtswald Nature Park, Hesse Demanding circuit, some with cross sections. The route corresponds to the 7.5 km route from 2015. In addition to the two main runs (7,500 and 15,000 meters, one or two laps on the route recorded here) there are also two shorter routes and Nordic walking runs. Scenic, but also demanding running route with many different sections. Meadow paths, forest paths, some single trails - you have to be prepared for changing soil conditions....
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Hoher Dörnberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Hoher Dörnberg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Hoher Dörnberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hoher Dörnberg is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 1: Zierenberg - Firnsbachtal, which has a 4.9 star rating from 6 reviews. This trail is 14.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,054 ft.
What is the longest trail near Hoher Dörnberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hoher Dörnberg is Ihringshausen nach Dörnberg. This trail is estimated to be 27.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hoher Dörnberg?
Hoher Dörnberg: With an ascent of 3,159 ft, Ihringshausen nach Dörnberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 1: Zierenberg - Firnsbachtal with 3,054 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hoher Dörnberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hoher Dörnberg is Habichtswaldsteig Stage 1: Zierenberg - Firnsbachtal with a 4.9-star rating from 6 reviews.
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- Helfensteine
- Wichtelkirche (Blumenstein)
- Hoher Dörnberg
- Gr. Schreckenberg
- Schreckenbergturm
- Giesekes-Ruh Am Spannstuhl
- Stadtkirche Zierenberg
- Alte Gewitterbuche
- An der Landwehr
- Kleine gefasste Quelle
- Zierenberger Hill
- Schartenberg
- Kl. Schreckenberg
- Falkenberg
- Burghasunger Berg
- Odelshöhe
- Krämersberg
- Silberköpfchen
- Drei Linden