Best historic site trails in Schmalkalden
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Schmalkalden 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
- Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic hike to the Rennsteig in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. A visit to the Technical Museum is definitely worthwhile. Part of the exhibition is the classicist blast furnace plant for smelting iron ore - one of the last of its kind in Central Europe! The hike then leads across the idyllic Ebertswiese meadow. A visit to the nearby mountain lake is definitely worthwhile. It is surrounded on three sides by high cliffs. The lake was created because a water vein was accidentally drilled...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Schmalkalden?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Schmalkalden is Über Floh-Seligenthal und Breitungen/Werra. This trail is estimated to be 50.1 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Schmalkalden?
Schmalkalden: With an ascent of 1,116 m, Über Floh-Seligenthal und Breitungen/Werra has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Rennsteig-Leiter Floh-Seligenthal - Schmalkalden with 549 m of elevation gain.
