Best wildlife trails in Erfurt

3.9(17 reviews)

Explore the most popular wildlife 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 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
#2 - Megamarsch Erfurt 2019
3.4 (10)·Hard·48.6 km·Est. 13–14 hr
Popular long-distance hike near Erfurt, Thuringia This route follows the official route of the "Mega Marsch Erfurt" event from 2019. In addition to natural attractions such as the idyllic Aspenbusch nature reserve or the Hohenfelden reservoir, this route also offers a number of cultural sights. There are many car parks along the route, so that if necessary only individual sections of the 50 km route can be hiked. There are refreshment stops along the way. More information about the "Mega...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest wildlife trail in Erfurt?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Erfurt is Megamarsch Erfurt 2019. This trail is estimated to be 48.6 km long.

Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Erfurt?

Erfurt: With an ascent of 1,137 m, Megamarsch Erfurt 2019 has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Erfurt durch den Steigerwald entlangs der Gera with 289 m of elevation gain.