Best wildlife trails in Schwarzatal
5.0(9 reviews)
Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Schwarzatal 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
- 4.9 (7)·Hard·28.6 km·Est. 9–9.5 hrEnchanting, complete circuit of the Leibis-Lichte reservoir, Thuringia. The Thuringian Forest is home to a number of natural treasures that can be hiked. The hike starts at the car park below the Fröbel tower in the direction of Deesbach. From there it goes to the dam. Firstly, follow the route in a northerly direction. Well-maintained forest paths dominate the route. The way back is partly along the sculpture trail. Due to its length, the route can be categorised as more...
- 5.0 (2)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried circular route in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. A beautiful and short circular route for the whole family, which leads to mighty bison, majestic deer and the Fröbelwald forest near Lichtenhain, where there is a forest adventure trail. Hiking stamps can be collected along the way with the help of QR codes and there is a bistro for refreshments. The trail starts at the "Lichtenhain an der Bergbahn" station, with a car park nearby. The KomBus hiking buses also run...
- Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrBeautiful hike in the "Thuringian herb garden". A marvellous hike between the Schwarzatal valley and the Thuringian Forest, in the middle of the "Thuringian herb garden". It leads to the famous Rennsteig trail and offers wonderful experiences for the whole family. It is worth visiting the birthplace of Friedrich Fröbel, who founded the first German kindergarten in 1840, and the Fröbel adventure trail is also a great highlight for children. Products made from local medicinal herbs can be...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Schwarzatal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Schwarzatal is Leibis Dam Loop. This trail is estimated to be 28.6 km long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Schwarzatal?
Schwarzatal: With an ascent of 1,015 m, Leibis Dam Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Rennsteig-Leiter Oberweißbach with 489 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Schwarzatal?
The most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Schwarzatal is Leibis Dam Loop with a 4.9-star rating from 7 reviews.