Best trails near Windberg
3.9(26 reviews)
Want to check out Windberg from the trail? Good news: 7 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Windberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (16)·Moderate·3.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic loop around the Windberg, Saxony. The Windberg is Freital's local mountain. The area around the striking mountain is a popular recreational area. The loop can be used all year round and leads directly uphill through the beech and oak forests at the start. Passing the Windberg, the King Albert Monument, with a magnificent view, will be reached. The route returns to the starting point via the Jägersteig trail. Highlights: - King Albert Monument - Great views - Popular recreational area
- 4.4 (3)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrA pleasant hike through Kleinnaundorf, Windberg and Burgk. The Windberg Plateau, with the Windberg as the home mountain of Freital, is a popular hiking area of the Freitale and Dresdner. With its beech and oak stands, it is designated as a nature and conservation area and thus offers a wonderful environment for recreation.
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·25.6 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrThis is the track of the 9th Gorbitz spring hike “Lerchenberg, Windberg and Wachtelberg” (day route). Organizer: DWBV eV - hiking group Gorbitz Start and finish: Dresden-Plauen, Plauener Bahnhof Route: Dresden-Plauen - Technical University - Bad Mockritz - Nöthnitzbach - Eutschützer Grund - Bannewitz - Marienschacht - Steinerner Tisch - Lerchenberg - Oelsa - Götzenbüschchen - Obernaundorf - Wachtelberg - Windberg - Marienschacht - Boderitz - Fichturm - Hoher Stein - Dresden-Plauen
- Hard·12.5 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis varied loop leads to the historic Windberg mountain and through the adjacent Poisenwald forest near Freital. The route runs along a mixture of shady forest paths and well-maintained hiking trails, offering frequent views of the Dresden Elbe Valley. A particular highlight is the King Albert Monument at the summit of the Windberg, a striking landmark of the region.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Windberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Windberg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Windberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Windberg is Windberg Loop, which has a 4.3 star rating from 16 reviews. This trail is 3.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 698 ft.
What is the longest trail near Windberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Windberg is Gorbitzer Frühlingswanderung. This trail is estimated to be 25.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Windberg?
Windberg: With an ascent of 3,740 ft, 12. Gorbitzer Frühlingswanderung has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Gorbitzer Frühlingswanderung with 3,599 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Windberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Windberg is 12. Gorbitzer Frühlingswanderung with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
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