Best river trails in Gefell
4.8(5 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Gefell with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.8 (5)·Hard·14 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route follows stage 17, the official final leg of the certified "Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland" premium trail, connecting Hirschberg with the grand finale in Blankenstein. The hike runs almost continuously along the banks of the Saale River, offering a profound nature and history experience through the "Green Belt" along the former inner-German border. Along the way, hikers will experience fascinating architectural structures and striking vantage points before the journey concludes at...
- Hard·19.5 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrInteresting, idyllic section of the Schieferpfad circular hiking trail on the "Green Belt" - Probstzella - Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The Slate Trail connects interesting geotopes, technical monuments and museums that were created in the historical mining areas in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park. Highlights of the route: - View of the Saale valley - Wenceslas Cave - Viewing platform on the guard hill
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Gefell?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Gefell is Grünes Band: Mödlareuth nach Blankenstein. This trail is estimated to be 19.5 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Gefell?
Gefell: With an ascent of 549 m, Grünes Band: Mödlareuth nach Blankenstein has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland Stage 17: Hirschberg - Blankenstein with 421 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Gefell?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Gefell is Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland Stage 17: Hirschberg - Blankenstein with a 4.8-star rating from 5 reviews.
