Best river trails in Saalfeld
3.2(20 reviews)
Explore the most popular river 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,...
- 3.2 (2)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThemed trail for young and old with beehives, insect hotel and information boards. Start: Bergfried car park/bus stop Path markings: green diagonal bar on a white background This is an attractive, varied hike on the subject of bees and nature. The aim is to arouse interest in the exciting world of bees, especially among children and young people. The circular trail leads through a varied landscape with beautiful views, past several information boards and an apiary.
- 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...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Saalfeld?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Saalfeld is Saaleradweg Etappe 5: Saalfeld - Jena. This trail is estimated to be 99.1 km long.
Which river 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 river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Saaleradweg Etappe 5: Saalfeld - Jena with 1,704 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Saalfeld?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Saalfeld is MBT-Runde: Saalfeld - Bad Blankenburg with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.