Best partially-paved trails in Bad Blankenburg
5.0(2 reviews)
Explore the most popular partially paved 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
- 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.
- 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 partially paved trail in Bad Blankenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially paved trail in Bad Blankenburg is MTB-Runde um Bad Blankenburg. This trail is estimated to be 62.4 km long.
Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Blankenburg?
Bad Blankenburg: With an ascent of 1,747 m, MTB-Runde um Bad Blankenburg has the most elevation gain of all of the partially paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for partially paved trails is MBT-Tour zum Schloss Schwarzburg with 713 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult partially paved trail in Bad Blankenburg?
The most popular and difficult partially paved trail in Bad Blankenburg is Bad Blankenburg - Rudolstadt - Großkochberg with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.