Best wildlife trails in Ruhla
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Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Ruhla 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
- 4.5 (3)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrVersatile and scenic excursion in Ruhla, Thuringia. From the Bermbachtal car park, you pass the delightful Wagnersteich pond and then turn into the adventurous and shady forest in Ascherbrück. Your destination is the Carl Alexander Tower. Highlights of the hike: - Interesting local flora and fauna - Charming forest landscape - Beautiful views from the Carl Alexander Tower
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·45.2 km·Est. 13–14.5 hrGreat GeoRoute in the Thuringian Forest. A wonderful and very varied hike that focuses on the geological features here in the Thuringian Forest. In particular, it focuses on the region's long mining tradition. Overnight accommodation and refreshment stops are available in the villages. The start is at the gypsum quarry in Knittelsthal. It is possible to get here by bus. Gräfenhain is close to the destination. The bus to Friedrichroda can be taken from here. Highlights: - Clock museum -...
- Hard·20.3 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrVaried circular route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The tour starts at the "Neuer Markt" information point in the centre of Ruhla. From here, the route leads through beautiful forests and along the water. The Meisenstein in particular offers great views. The elevations in the landscape are former reefs in the huge Zechstein Sea that once existed here. And as it is a GeoRoute, those interested can of course learn a lot about the history of this landscape! Several information boards...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Ruhla?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Ruhla is GeoRoute 11: Thüringer Rohstoffpfad. This trail is estimated to be 45.2 km long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Ruhla?
Ruhla: With an ascent of 1,514 m, GeoRoute 11: Thüringer Rohstoffpfad has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is GeoRoute 9: Wanderung über die tropische Ruhlaer Insel with 713 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Ruhla?
The most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Ruhla is GeoRoute 9: Wanderung über die tropische Ruhlaer Insel with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.