Best trails near Waltersberg
4.6(6 reviews)
Want to check out Waltersberg 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 Waltersberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (4)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic hike with many points to linger This relaxed hike leads past the Karl-Friedrich-Stein and onto the Gläser, from where you have a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape of the Rhön biosphere reserve. There are places to stop for refreshments in Dermbach and in the Dermbacher Hütte. The hike can be reached by bus and train (bus stop: Markt).
- Hard·13.2 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrSection of the premium hiking trail Hochrhöner (east route) in the UNESCO Rhön Biosphere Reserve, Thuringia. On this promising stage, the east and west routes of the certified premium hiking trail meet again. It goes over orchards and through juniper heaths. Here and there you can still discover remnants of the inner-German border. From the Katzenstein you have a beautiful view of the baroque monastery Zella. Highlights: - Katzenstein - Steep limestone cliffs - Idyllic views
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Waltersberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Waltersberg is Dermbacher Hütte und Steinberg ab Dermbach, which has a 4.2 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 7.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,433 ft.
What is the longest trail near Waltersberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Waltersberg is Hochrhöner Stage 5 (Lange Rhön): Kaltensundheim - Dermbach. This trail is estimated to be 13.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Waltersberg?
Waltersberg: With an ascent of 2,175 ft, Hochrhöner Stage 5 (Lange Rhön): Kaltensundheim - Dermbach has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Hochrhöner Stage 6 (Kuppenrhön): Tann - Dermbach with 2,093 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Waltersberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Waltersberg is Hochrhöner Stage 6 (Kuppenrhön): Tann - Dermbach with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
Explore in the Dermbach area
Points of interest
- Gläserberg
- Bernshäuser Kutte
- Schloss Dermbach
- Burg Lengsfeld
- Campingplatz am Schönsee
- Steinkopf
- Waltersberg
- Karl-Friedrich-Stein
- Laufbrunnen
- Katzenstein
- Salzunger Berg
- Weinberg
- Mittelberg
- Sandberg
- Horn
- Rhön Feeling
- Feldabrücke (Eisenbahn) im Stadtpark
- Stellplatz Urnshausen - Familienparadies Schönsee
- Zella/Rhön Deanery
- Klostergarten Zella/Rhön