Best forest trails in Erfurt
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- 4.6 (23)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrIdyllic circular route in the Steigerwald forest in Erfurt, Thuringia. The Steigerwald nature reserve is located on the southern outskirts of the city and is ideal for an active excursion away from the city centre. The forest has several hiking trails. The circular trail follows the "Rotes Rad" hiking trail. Only the last section is not part of the route, but the trails join together as a circular route. Highlights: - Great oasis in the city - idyllic forest paths
- 4.6 (55)·Hard·51.8 km·Est. 13.5–15 hrThis is the official route of the Megamarsch Erfurt 2022. To give you an initial overview of the route of the Megamarsch Erfurt, you will find all the relevant information here so that you never lose sight of the route. Click through the tabs to see all the important information. The waypoints, in particular, give you information about the starting point, the refreshment stations, and the destination. You will also find out where there are points along the route that are relevant to you,...
- 4.7 (8)·Easy·3.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis path begins on the street An der Silberhütte. It makes a few bends before leading along Sternstraße to Stern. From there, it continues along Steinbrücksweg to Hopfengrund, which leads northwards again. It is a relatively short, easy trail that is well suited to exploring the Erfurt Steigerwald.
- 4.1 (4)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrAnnual running event in the Steigerwald forest in Erfurt, Thuringia. This is the 13 kilometre route of the annual Steigerlauf in Erfurt's Steigerwald forest. There are various route lengths and registration takes place at Lauf- und Triathlon- Verein Erfurt e.V. The route can of course also be used as a leisurely walking route, starting at the Waldkasino and passing the beautiful view of the cathedral. Idyllic city forest paths lead past the meadow at Wachsenburgblick, the Martinsbusch with...
- 4.8 (5)·Easy·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly nature trail near Erfurt, Thuringia. The nature trail 2 runs for 4 kilometres through the Erfurt Steigerwald. Several information boards provide interesting facts about the local flora and fauna. There are also two small ponds hidden in the dense forest. You can enjoy a picnic at the spring pond hut. Highlights of the hike: - Several information boards - Steigerwald forest - Spring pond with spring pond hut - Large forest house pond - Fox farm - Nature reserve Wiese am...
- 4.4 (7)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrHistorical and idyllic hiking tour in Erfurt, Thuringia. Starting from the main train station, this beautiful hiking trail leads along the Gera for a while. It goes a good distance through the adventurous and shady Steigerwald. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Steigerwald - the Gera (river) - quiet nature in the middle of the city
- 4.9 (7)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrRelaxed city walk in Erfurt, Thuringia. This relaxed loop trail begins at Erfurt's Nordpark in Andreasvorstadt. You walk or run along the Gera to the Auenteich, which you circle before heading back towards the Nordpark on the opposite bank of the Gera. Highlights of the walk: - Gera - Auenteich - Erfurt North Park
- 5.0 (3)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly hike around the Grundmühle, Thuringia The Grundmühle is the starting point of the hike, which is a popular excursion destination. You can enjoy a delicious meal there from Wednesday to Sunday and marvel at an old water wheel. From there, it's a relaxed walk through wide open fields. If you want, you can climb the 304 metre high Katzenberg. On the way back, the trail runs mostly along the Weißbach stream through the forest. Highlights: - Stop off at the Grundmühle mill -...
- 4.5 (4)·Easy·56.3 km·Est. 13–14 hrStage 9 of the Mittelland Route. Stage 9 of the Mittelland Route takes you from Erfurt via the cultural city of cultural city of Weimar to the city of light, Jena. The main focus of this cycle tour is on the historical and cultural sights in all three cities, but there is also plenty to see in terms of scenery with Weimar's Ilm Park and the surrounding countryside of Jena. Highlights: - Erfurt: Krämerbrücke, cathedral, Thuringian Zoo Park - Cultural city of Weimar
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Erfurt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Erfurt is Erfurt Impuls RTF Marathon Route. This trail is estimated to be 204.4 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Erfurt?
Erfurt: With an ascent of 3,682 m, Erfurt Impuls RTF Marathon Route has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Erfurter Impuls RTF 156er Strecke with 2,772 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Erfurt?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Erfurt is Megamarsch Erfurt 2022 with a 4.6-star rating from 55 reviews.
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- Schutzhütte am Quellteich
- NaturErlebnisGarten - Fuchsfarm
- Walkstrom (Gera)
- Flutgraben (Gera)
- Breitstrom (Gera)
- Bergstrom (Gera)
- Militärarrestanstalt
- Bonifatiuskapelle
- Bastion Leonhard
- Bastion Franz
- Forsthaus Willrode
- Thüringer Grenzstein-Lapidarium
- Bastion Philipp
- St Thomas' Church
- Petersberg Citadel
- Sankt Severi
- Kaisersaal
- Mikwe
- Erfurt Cathedral
- Erthal-Obelisk