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Wendelstein, an idyllic town in the district of Roth in Germany, offers numerous opportunities for enthusiastic hikers. The geographical location of Wendelstein is extremely charming and is characterised by rolling hills, picturesque valleys and dense forests. This natural diversity makes hiking a real pleasure.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Wendelstein
Hiking Trail
· Nuremberg
Megamarsch Nürnberg 2024
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
50.7 km
12:00 h
124 m
124 m
This is the official route of the Megamarsch Nürnberg 2024 presented by Columbia.
Hiking Trail
· Nürnberger Land
Graz-Cologne_K029 Feucht - Großweismannsdorf
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
28.2 km
6:59 h
145 m
117 m
The path follows the Palatine Jakobsweg Prague - Tillyschanz - Hohenburg - Rothenburg/T.. This route goes through forested areas and touches only a few villages. Nevertheless, the hike is very varied.
Hiking Trail
· Nürnberger Land
Nature hike near Feucht
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
13.8 km
3:45 h
45 m
45 m
Circular hike from Feucht via Gsteinach, Schwarzachklamm, Brückkanal, Röthenbach St. Wolfgang and Krugsweiher through some of the most beautiful geotopes in the southern Nuremberg district.
Hiking Trail
· Schwarzach-Durchbruch und Rhätschluchten bei Burgthann
Schwarzachklamm with bridge canal as well as Faber and Petzsche Castle
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
8.8 km
2:30 h
36 m
36 m
The hike leads through one of the most romantic gorges in the Nürnberger Land with the Gustav-Adolf Cave and also offers an architectural marvel with the bridge canal: here, the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal was carried as a bridge over the Schwarzach!
Hiking Trail
· Nuremberg County
Franconian Dune Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
85.5 km
23:00 h
850 m
850 m
The Franconian Dune Trail leads into the little-known and quiet, partly also rugged landscape between Nuremberg and Altdorf, which formed in the most recent geological epoch.
Hiking Trail
· Nürnberger Land
Schwarzenbruck/Gsteinach - Schwarzach Gorge - Brückkanal - Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.9 km
2:14 h
89 m
87 m
This hike takes us through the romantic "Schwarzachtal" with its distinctive rock formations and caves such as the "Gustav-Adolf Cave" as well as the "Karlshöhle" and the "Schwarzach Gorge". There is a place to eat at the Brückkanal in the "Waldschänke Brückkanal".
From the forest inn, you cross the Brückkanal and follow the historic "Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal", which brings a lot of variety to the straight canal route with its locks and bridges. At Lock 51, you cross the bridge and follow the hiking trail according to the map, passing the grave of Karl Mall until you reach Faber Castle in Schwarzenbruck. Before returning to the nearby starting point of the hike, you visit Petzen Castle, which is privately owned.
Hiking Trail
· Franconian Lake District
The Wernloch near Wendelstein
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.1 km
0:36 h
36 m
36 m
Freely variable route in the middle of an enchanted fairy-tale forest.
Hiking Trail
· Nürnberger Land
The romantically wild Schwarzach Gorge and the Old Canal with its many locks
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
7.6 km
3:00 h
29 m
29 m
The Schwarzach near Schwarzenbruck has deeply carved into the sandstone over millions of years, creating a wonderful gorge where it is great to hike and stroll between the sometimes high rock walls. The paths are characterized by their easy accessibility, making them particularly manageable for small children's feet or seniors. For anyone seeking a little climbing adventure, there are plenty of opportunities on the slope above to follow narrow paths along the sometimes bizarre rock formations.
Hiking Trail
· Nuremberg city region
2021-11-06 MEGAMARSCH 50/12 NÜRNBERG 2021 50 km
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
49.7 km
8:45 h
152 m
152 m
Route as part of the "Megamarsch 50/12 Nürnberg 2021" on 2021-11-06, created from my GPS recording, detailed track data of the hike are listed under "Additional Info". The altitude differences indicated here were recorded barometrically.
Hiking Trail
· Nuremberg city region
2020-12-12 ROUTE like MEGAMARSCH 50/12 Nürnberg 2020
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
51.3 km
10:40 h
208 m
99 m
Route from 2020-12-12, created from my GPS recording. Track data are listed under "Additional Info."
For all nature lovers, there is a wide selection of beautiful hiking tours in Wendelstein. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, everyone will find the right route here. From leisurely walks to challenging mountain tours, everything is here.
The hikes along the Altmühltal Panorama Trail are particularly recommended. This leads directly through Wendelstein and offers breathtaking views of the valley and impressive rock formations. The Jurasteig trail also invites you to explore and leads past historic castles and palaces.
Whoever is travelling with children should definitely visit the fairytale hiking trail. Here, little adventurers can playfully explore nature and listen to exciting stories.
The best seasons for a hike in Wendelstein are spring and autumn, when the temperatures are pleasantly mild and the landscape unfolds its full splendour. In spring, colourful flowers bloom at the edge of the path and in autumn the leaves turn golden yellow - a true play of colours.
There are many places in Wendelstein where you can go hiking. In addition to the already mentioned Altmühltal-Panoramaweg and the Jurasteig, Lake Rothsee and Lake Brombachsee also offer beautiful hiking routes. Here you can not only enjoy nature, but also take a refreshing break on the lakeshore.
Overall, it can be said that hiking in Wendelstein has something in store for every taste. The geographical location with its hills and forests as well as the tourist attractions make this region a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts. Whether alone, with friends or family - everyone will find their own personal favourite route here. So lace up your hiking boots and explore the picturesque landscape of Wendelstein!
The hikes along the Altmühltal Panorama Trail are particularly recommended. This leads directly through Wendelstein and offers breathtaking views of the valley and impressive rock formations. The Jurasteig trail also invites you to explore and leads past historic castles and palaces.
Whoever is travelling with children should definitely visit the fairytale hiking trail. Here, little adventurers can playfully explore nature and listen to exciting stories.
The best seasons for a hike in Wendelstein are spring and autumn, when the temperatures are pleasantly mild and the landscape unfolds its full splendour. In spring, colourful flowers bloom at the edge of the path and in autumn the leaves turn golden yellow - a true play of colours.
There are many places in Wendelstein where you can go hiking. In addition to the already mentioned Altmühltal-Panoramaweg and the Jurasteig, Lake Rothsee and Lake Brombachsee also offer beautiful hiking routes. Here you can not only enjoy nature, but also take a refreshing break on the lakeshore.
Overall, it can be said that hiking in Wendelstein has something in store for every taste. The geographical location with its hills and forests as well as the tourist attractions make this region a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts. Whether alone, with friends or family - everyone will find their own personal favourite route here. So lace up your hiking boots and explore the picturesque landscape of Wendelstein!
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