How many hiking trails are listed near Freiburg?

The directory currently includes 25 quality-checked routes near Freiburg, covering 969 km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest near Freiburg?

Hochrhein Jakobsweg (2) currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Westweg (Östliche Variante) and WasserWeltenSteig before choosing.

When should you hike near Freiburg?

April to October is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy near Freiburg?

11 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

How is “near Freiburg” defined?

Routes on this page are linked within a 50 km radius of the city. Distances are geographic straight-line measurements, not driving times; open each route to plan the actual journey.

What is the closest hike to Freiburg?

Himmelreich-Jakobusweg is the nearest mapped route, about 16.1 km from the city centre.

Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Hiking trails near Freiburg

25 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 50 km of Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Together their route lines cover 969 km. The average route is 38.8 km with 584 m (1,916 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 50 km
Search radius: 11
Easy routes: 16.1 km
Closest

The directory difficulty mix is 11 easy (44%), 4 moderate (16%) and 10 hard or expert (40%). No routes in this set are currently classified as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (8), pilgrimage route (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,422 m (4,665 ft). The place-level planning field lists april to october as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Hochrhein Jakobsweg (2), Westweg (Östliche Variante), WasserWeltenSteig currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

76.3 km

Interregio-Wanderweg (deutscher Abschnitt)

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

601 m

Hochrhein Jakobsweg (2)

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Hochrhein Jakobsweg (2)	101 km	601 m	24 hr	Point to point
Westweg (Östliche Variante)	92.7 km	2,285 m	25 hr	Point to point
WasserWeltenSteig	108 km	2,091 m	28 hr	Point to point
Hochrhein-Höhenweg	128 km	1,742 m	32 hr	Point to point
Interregio-Wanderweg (deutscher Abschnitt)	76.3 km	1,379 m	19 hr	Point to point
Himmelreich-Jakobusweg	185 km	2,528 m	47 hr	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.