Best long trails in Zella-Mehlis
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Explore the most popular long trails near Zella-Mehlis 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
- 3.8 (3)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular, panoramic circular route near Zella-Mehlis, Thuringia. This route begins in the residential area of "Mehliser Struth". From there, the route leads via Jahnstein, Meisenbach, Reisinger Stein and Tischwiese up to Dreiherrenstein. The route can be left at Braukopf for a detour to the Ruppberg. The marvellous panoramic view is well worth it. The route then returns to Mehliser Struth via the "Trift" on a meadow path. Highlights of the circular route: - Reisinger Stein - Ruppberg
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·31.4 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrDemanding hike north of Zella-Mehlis. This hike is classified as challenging due to its length and the metres in altitude to be covered. It starts at Zella-Mehlis railway station and leads along the Lubenbach stream up to the Brandleite. A little further on, it then follows the route of the popular Rennsteig long-distance hiking trail for a short distance and passes a short moorland nature trail that is well worth seeing. Finally, the hike leads via several viewpoints to the Knüllfeld forest...
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·22 km·Est. 7–8 hrVaried hiking trail with gentle inclines and beautiful views The hike begins in Zella-Mehlis, where there is also a railway station, making the route easy to reach. Highlights of the hike: - Skibaude Goldlauter - Sand throw - Lower Beerberg - Sommerbacher peach house - Will's graves - Schneidersgrund
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·18.8 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrScenic, idyllic hiking trail in Zella-Mehlis, Thuringia. The trail starts at Zella-Mehlis railway station and leads through the beautiful Thuringian Forest towards Heidersbach. The Schneidersgrund offers beautiful views Highlights of the circular route: - Beautiful views of the Schneidersgrund - Shady, beautiful forest paths