Best historic site trails in Bad Blankenburg
4.5(33 reviews)
Explore the most popular historic site trails near Bad Blankenburg 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
- 4.4 (24)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular and varied circular route through the Schwarzatal nature reserve, Thuringia. A fantastic circular route that reveals the full beauty of the nature reserve. Along unique flora and fauna, there are always views of the idyllic Schwarzatal valley and the Thuringian Forest. The start is at the car park by the Schwarzabrücke bridge. There is also the "Chrysopras-Wehr" bus stop nearby, as well as bathrooms at the campsite and a place to stop for refreshments. It is also possible to stop...
- 4.1 (7)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular, cultural-historical circular trail near Bad Blankenburg, Thuringia. The Friedrich Fröbel hiking trail is one of the most interesting and scenic hiking trails in the Thuringian Forest in terms of cultural history. It connects the places where the great German educationalist Friedrich Froebel worked: Bad Blankenburg and Keilhau. The landscape is characterised by the steep slopes of the shell limestone slopes on the northern edge of the Thuringian Forest and offers not only special...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·18.5 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrChallenging hike from Bad Blankenburg via Rudolstadt The hike begins in Bad Blankenburg, where it first crosses the Schwarza river. From here, the route leads past beautiful viewpoints over the Zeigenheimer Berg to Rudolstadt, where a detour to Heidecksburg Castle is recommended. After a second ascent, the hike finally leads to Kochberg Castle, where you can visit the castle and the beautiful castle park.
- Hard·34.1 km·Est. 11–12 hrPopular, varied tour in the Schwarzatal, Thuringia. There are a few metres in altitude to conquer on this exciting tour. However, you will be rewarded with fantastic views over the Schwarzatal nature reserve. Highlights of the tour: - View of the Schwarza - View of the Schwarzatal valley - Picturesque nature
- Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis trail starts in Bad Blankenburg and leads to the windmill in Dittrichshütte. The trail is marked with a green triangle, hence the name. It leads through fields, forests and villages (including Unterwirbach, Oberwirbach and Braunsdorf). The entire route is steadily uphill (although not steeply).
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Bad Blankenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Bad Blankenburg is Bad Blankenburg - Schwarzatal Schleife. This trail is estimated to be 34.1 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Blankenburg?
Bad Blankenburg: With an ascent of 1,341 m, Bad Blankenburg - Schwarzatal Schleife has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is MBT-Tour zum Schloss Schwarzburg with 713 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Bad Blankenburg?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Bad Blankenburg is Bad Blankenburg - Rudolstadt - Großkochberg with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.