Best wildlife trails in Eisenach

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Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Eisenach with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Eisenach, Wartburg, Drachenschlucht
4.6 (42)·Hard·14 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Popular circular route in Wartburg - Hohe Sonne nature reserve, Thuringia This is a great circular route through the Thuringian Forest, which offers a lot of variety, from the beautiful town of Eisenach to the historic Wartburg Castle and natural attractions such as the Drachenschlucht. A remarkable sight along the route is the "Wilde Sau" stone cross, erected in 1483 and the oldest of its kind on the Rennsteig. Attention: The Drachenschlucht can be closed at short notice due to the...
#2 - Eisenach - Drachenstein - Hohe Sonne
4.7 (24)·Hard·16.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
Popular, varied circular route through the Wartburg - Hohe Sonne nature reserve, Thuringia. The hike starts in Eisenach's old town, which is well worth seeing, right by the railway station, and leads up to Wartburg Castle. It is well worth a visit here and there are refreshment stops and bathrooms. The route then leads to the fantastic, wild and romantic Drachenschlucht gorge. Over wooden planks or gratings, the route leads directly over a stream and between the moss-covered, gigantic...
#3 - Eisenach - Wilhelmsthal
5.0 (4)·Hard·17.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
Panoramic hike between Wartburg Castle and Wilhelmsthal. On this challenging hike, you can explore the beautiful nature of the Wartburg - Hohe Sonne nature reserve. Again and again you can enjoy magnificent views over the Thuringian Forest. At the southernmost point of the route is Lake Wilhemlsthal, from where a short detour to Wilhelmsthal Castle is possible.
#4 - Wartburg (Castel) - Eliashöhle - Eisenacher Burg (Castel)
4.6 (3)·Moderate·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
#5 - Rennsteiglauf Supermarathon 2018
Hard·74.5 km·Est. 21–23 hr
Popular, scenic running route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This is the super marathon route of the famous Rennsteiglauf from 2018. It is possible that some parts of this route were closed especially for the marathon and are now back to normal road traffic. Highlights of the route: - Fantastic views over the Thuringian Forest - Varied landscapes - Regional flora and fauna

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest wildlife trail in Eisenach?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Eisenach is Rennsteiglauf Supermarathon 2018. This trail is estimated to be 74.5 km long.

Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Eisenach?

Eisenach: With an ascent of 2,448 m, Rennsteiglauf Supermarathon 2018 has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Eisenach - Wilhelmsthal with 613 m of elevation gain.