Best trails near Gengelsberg
4.0(19 reviews)
Want to check out Gengelsberg from the trail? Good news: 3 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 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Gengelsberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (11)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrFamily-friendly loop in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. This hike is a real insider tip - it can certainly compete with premium hiking trails, but is less frequented. It leads through the mottled sandstone area in Kirkel Forest - enchanting-looking rocks can be discovered under the shade of the treetops. Even though butterflies can be spotted here in the summer months, the name comes from the curved shape of the route, which is reminiscent of the wings of a butterfly. Optionally,...
- 4.6 (7)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Bliesgau biosphere reserve, Saarland. The Taubental nature reserve between Homburg and Kirkel invites you to take a relaxing hike in untouched forests. Fom the parking lot at the Sandgrube the loop trail leads through the northern part of the nature reserve, past the Gengelsberg and the Hoher Kopf. Highlights of the hike: - Gengelsberg - Taubental nature reserve - Quiet forest trails
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·9.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular hike near Kirkel, Saarland. This route starts at Limbach station. The path leads through fields to the Taubental nature reserve. Later you pass the "Bedeener Biotop" protected area, where there is a lookout tower. Highlights of the hike: - Completed biotope - Taubental nature reserve - Kirkel ------------------------------ Accessible by bus and train
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Gengelsberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Gengelsberg is Schmetterlingspfad, which has a 4.3 star rating from 11 reviews. This trail is 6.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 797 ft.
What is the longest trail near Gengelsberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Gengelsberg is Limbacher Runde over the Hoher Kopf and Gengelsberg. This trail is estimated to be 9.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Gengelsberg?
Gengelsberg: With an ascent of 1,056 ft, Limbacher Runde over the Hoher Kopf and Gengelsberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Schmetterlingspfad with 797 ft of elevation gain.
