Best walking trails in Erfurt
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Explore the most popular walking trails near Erfurt 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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- 4.0 (14)·Easy·7.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular, varied city tour in Erfurt, Thuringia. This city tour in Erfurt takes you past some of the most beautiful cultural and historical sights in the state capital. It takes you through Erfurt's medieval old town and historic buildings such as the Petersberg Citadel, across the cathedral square and to the famous Krämerbrücke bridge. Off the beaten track, but well worth a visit, are the places where Martin Luther lived and worked, such as the Augustinian monastery where he once lived as a...
- 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.
- 4.8 (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...
- 4.9 (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
- 4.2 (6)·Easy·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrShort, historical walk in Erfurt, Thuringia. This beautiful tour takes you through Erfurt's garden and leisure park (egapark). There is a car park here as well as the option of travelling by public transport. Highlights of the tour: - Erfurt Garden Exhibition - Large meadow - Fairground - Dalia show - Children's farm - Japanese rock and water garden - Public observatory - Horticultural museum - Phillips meadow - Rose Garden
- 2.2 (4)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrRelaxed circular hiking trail near Erfurt, Thuringia. This is a very leisurely circular route that starts in Melchendorf near Erfurt and leads through the open landscape south of the town. You walk over the Egstedter Trift and through the Schoental. Highlights of the hike: - Schoental - idyllic open landscapes
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest walking trail in Erfurt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Erfurt is Auenteich Loop. This trail is estimated to be 12.2 km long.
Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Erfurt?
Erfurt: With an ascent of 196 m, Auenteich Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the walking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for walking trails is Erfurt City Tour with 140 m of elevation gain.
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Points of interest
- 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