Best waterfall trails in Erfurt

3.1(22 reviews)

Explore the most popular waterfall 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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#1 - Erfurt City Tour
4.0 (14)·Easy·7.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular, 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...
#2 - Erfurt durch den Steigerwald entlangs der Gera
4.4 (7)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Historical 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
#3 - Von Erfurt nach Jena
1.0 (1)·Moderate·58.9 km·Est. 15–16.5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest waterfall trail in Erfurt?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Erfurt is Von Erfurt nach Jena. This trail is estimated to be 58.9 km long.

Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Erfurt?

Erfurt: With an ascent of 1,192 m, Von Erfurt nach Jena has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Erfurt durch den Steigerwald entlangs der Gera with 289 m of elevation gain.