Best lake trails in Saalfeld
3.7(11 reviews)
Explore the most popular lake trails near Saalfeld 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 (1)·Hard·52.3 km·Est. 14.5–16 hrExtensive, varied mountain bike tour in the Schwarzatal, Thuringia. The tour offers quite a few metres of elevation gain and leads through the Schwarzatal and Greifenstein nature reserves. You start in Saalfeld, from here you first head into the Siechenbach valley via Zechengrund, Eisenberg, Gipfelkreuz to Wittmannsgereuth. Continue via Birkenheide, Braunsdorf and Hainberg to Bad Blankenburg. A few extra metres in altitude via Greifenstein, Fröbelblick, Kesselwarte, then via Zeigerheim,...
- 3.0 (2)·Moderate·48 km·Est. 13.5–14.5 hrPopular, varied round trip in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This loop is particularly suitable for mountain biking and cycling tours and offers plenty of variety over almost 50 kilometres. The first half leads steadily uphill and the effort is rewarded with magnificent views. The way back is downhill again, idyllically accompanied by the Saale river. Highlights of the tour: - Saalfeld Castle - High shoal - View of the Saale and Thuringian Forest
- Moderate·99.1 km·Est. 24 hr+5th section of the official Saale Cycle Route from the source of the Saale to the mouth of the Elbe The long-distance cycle route is an official cycle route of the Saaleradweg e.V. and is signposted with the pictogram of a cyclist on a blue stripe and the text "Saale". The long-distance cycle route runs along the D-Route 11 cycle route, which runs from the Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria. The route is also a section of the R1 European Cycle Route (France/Russia) and the EuroVelo2...
- Hard·46.5 km·Est. 12–13 hrScenic, varied mountain bike tour in Saalfeld, Thuringia. A challenging circular route for MTB riders that starts at the car park in Beulwitzer Strape. Saalfeld/Saale railway station is not far away and can also be reached by bus or train. In the Schwarztal nature reserve, you can not only enjoy marvellous views, but also discover the diversity of flora and fauna. Highlights of the circular route: - Marvellous views in the Schwarzatal nature reserve - Diverse landscapes to explore -...
- Hard·44.1 km·Est. 13.5–15 hrThis athletic mountain bike tour leads entirely around the Leibis-Lichte Dam, Germany's second-highest dam, located in the picturesque Thuringian Slate Mountains. The route follows a diverse mix of well-maintained shoreline paths, challenging climbs, and smooth forestry roads through the dense woods surrounding the Lichte Valley. A major highlight is the impressive view of the massive dam wall and the deep blue water nestled within the steep mountain slopes. Due to the constant ascents and...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Saalfeld?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Saalfeld is Saaleradweg Etappe 5: Saalfeld - Jena. This trail is estimated to be 99.1 km long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Saalfeld?
Saalfeld: With an ascent of 2,426 m, Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 13: Saalfeld - Blankenstein has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Saaleradweg Etappe 5: Saalfeld - Jena with 1,704 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Saalfeld?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Saalfeld is MBT-Runde: Saalfeld - Bad Blankenburg with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.