Best wildflower trails in Saalfeld
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Explore the most popular wildflowers 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,...
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park, Thuringia. Numerous loop trails explore the beautiful landscapes around Saalfeld. The Suedstadt loop trail runs through fields and meadows and along the edges of forests. The starting point for the route is in the immediate vicinity of Bergfried Park. Highlights of the hike: - Bergfried Park - idyllic open landscapes
- 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.
- 2.6 (2)·Moderate·4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrGreat circular trail through the low mountain range landscape of the Thuringian Forest near Saalfeld, Thuringia The short loop starts "Am Steiger". If you are travelling by car, you can park at the Saalfeld education centre. The route leads steadily uphill through the Thuringian Forest towards "Mittlere Gartekuppe". The route continues towards the "Hintere Gartenkuppe" and finally takes you back in a relaxed manner. One of the mountains can of course be climbed as an...
- 2.0 (2)·Moderate·72.1 km·Est. 17–18.5 hrVaried cycle tour near Saalfeld, Thuringia. A beautiful circular cycle tour that starts from the free car park and camper van site (as of 9/2018). The route is quite MTB-heavy up to the bakery markings in Pössneck - nice, but some paths are quite uneven. Shortly afterwards, the route continues along the River Orla. Follow the Orla cycle path to the Saale and then take the Saale cycle path back to Saalefeld. There are plenty of rest stops along the way. Highlights of the cycle tour: -...
- 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...