Pfaffschwende is a region situated at the foot of the Ohm Mountains in the Eichsfeld area of Germany. Its landscape features rolling hills, dense forests, and clear streams, providing a varied environment for outdoor pursuits. This area offers opportunities for several sports like touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, hiking, and more. The diverse terrain makes it suitable for a range of outdoor activities.
In Pfaffschwende, outdoor enthusiasts can explore more than 20 routes across several…
110
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4.6
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Average rating
5404
People visited

4.9
(326)
1,017
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(94)
274
hikers
11.1km
03:14
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(34)
130
hikers
17.5km
05:09
530m
520m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(40)
104
hikers
6.04km
01:48
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(93)
649
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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78
runners
6.29km
00:39
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(5)
40
runners
9.91km
01:02
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(3)
33
runners
13.0km
01:21
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(534)
1,490
riders
52.5km
03:24
640m
640m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(10)
28
riders
37.1km
02:21
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
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18
riders
24.8km
01:30
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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14
riders
13.3km
00:50
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(7)
62
riders
42.9km
01:53
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.4
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58
riders
49.5km
02:19
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.2
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35
riders
39.4km
01:36
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

16
riders
51.3km
02:23
620m
620m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.9
(19)
33
riders
21.4km
01:50
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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24
riders
33.3km
02:40
710m
710m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
(77)
177
riders
54.1km
03:30
750m
750m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
(6)
22
riders
26.3km
01:51
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.8
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12
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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8
riders
33.4km
02:00
450m
450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
3
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Pfaffschwende offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The region features 25 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Pfaffschwende provides 14 hiking routes. Notable trails include the Ohmgebirgsweg and the Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal Panorama Trail. For more information, refer to the Hiking around Pfaffschwende guide.
Pfaffschwende offers routes for touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The landscape includes rolling hills and picturesque river valleys suitable for various cycling experiences. Cyclists can find more details in the Cycling around Pfaffschwende guide.
Pfaffschwende features 8 mountain biking routes. These trails traverse dense forests and rolling hills, offering diverse terrain for mountain bikers. The MTB Trails around Pfaffschwende guide provides further details.
Pfaffschwende has 1 road cycling route, with additional routes available in the broader Eichsfeld district. The region's rolling hills and scenic river valleys provide varied terrain for road cyclists. More information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Pfaffschwende guide.
Pfaffschwende offers family-friendly options, including the Fairytale Forest Trail for hiking. For specific routes, the Family-friendly hikes around Pfaffschwende guide can be consulted.
The region around Pfaffschwende is characterized by the Ohm Mountains, dense forests, and clear streams. Elevated points like the Salzfrau, Pferdeloch, and Wolfstisch offer views of the "Hessische Schweiz." The "Green Belt" also provides a unique natural landscape.
Visitors can explore historic sites such as the medieval Berlepsch Castle or the Hanstein castle ruins. The local Museum of Local History also provides insights into the area's heritage.
The routes in Pfaffschwende have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on more than 37,000 ratings. Over 141,000 visitors have explored the region's trails.
Yes, a guide specifically for gravel biking is available. The Gravel biking around Pfaffschwende guide provides detailed information on suitable routes in the area.
The official website for the municipality of Pfaffschwende is www.gemeinde-pfaffschwende.de. This site provides general information about the village and its administration.
The municipal administration of Pfaffschwende can be reached by phone. The contact number is +49 (0) 1622370981 for inquiries.

