Best forest trails in Tharandt
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Tharandt with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.0 (30)·Moderate·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrShort route hike in Tharandt, Saxony. This short but charming tour starts in Coßmannsdorf and leads to Rabenau. The route always follows the course of the Rote Weißertiz. The hike leads mostly through the forest - every now and then there are beautiful views over meadows and fields. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Varied natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
- 4.4 (39)·Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrCharming circular route in Spechtshausen near Tharandt, Saxony. The route leads to the Jungfernloch, a small cave that was probably made by humans. The excursion also offers many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. Another tour highlight is the Triebischsee, which invites you to a beautiful view and a rest at the jetty. The route runs mainly on roadways and is therefore well suited for prams. Highlights of the hike: - Triebischsee - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna -...
- 5.0 (4)·Easy·20.8 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrFamily cycle tour to the RTTW cycling day. The route can also be cycled with a bike trailer, children should be able to cycle 20km with easy climbs. Official route of the RTF. Further details can be found directly from the organiser: http://www.radteam-tharandterwald.de/
- 4.4 (5)·Hard·29.9 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrThe Tharandt Forest is located south of Dresden and is a popular excursion destination. The area became famous due to the world-famous forestry school and the first forest botanical garden. The forest is one of the most beautiful hiking areas in Saxony. Cosy resting places invite you to linger.
- 3.7 (4)·Hard·18.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Ore Mountains, Saxony. The Lips-Tulian-Felsen is a promising hiking destination in the Ore Mountains and at the same time one of the centers of Saxony. The route suggested here begins in the small village of Hetzdorf and runs through the Taennichtgrund and the Tharandter Forest, among other places. According to legend, the Lips Tulian rock owes its name to a robber chief who is said to have hidden his treasure here in the 18th century. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·222.4 km·Est. 24 hr+Official route of the Erzta.l Cycle Marathon This route is a real cycling marathon and follows the 230-kilometre course of the "ErzTaler" event. This is a pure endurance challenge, not a technical one. The difficulty is based solely on the extreme distance combined with a considerable elevation gain of around 3,300 metres. The completely asphalted, non-technical route leads through the beautiful, hilly landscape of the Ore Mountains and Saxon Switzerland and requires an all-day effort as...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·196.2 km·Est. 24 hr+BDR-RMCD 200km ERZTALER! Official route of the cycle marathon. This is a real cycling marathon that follows the 200 kilometre course of the "ErzTaler" event. This is a pure endurance challenge, not a technical one. The difficulty is based solely on the extreme distance combined with considerable elevation gain. The completely tarmac, non-technical route leads through the beautiful, hilly landscape of the Erzgebirge.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Tharandt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Tharandt is ERZTALER Rad-Marathon - 230km. This trail is estimated to be 222.4 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Tharandt?
Tharandt: With an ascent of 4,631 m, ERZTALER Rad-Marathon - 230km has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is ERZTALER Cycling Marathon - 200km with 3,960 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Tharandt?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Tharandt is Im Tharandter Wald bis Grillenburg with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.