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Best lake trails in Hainich National Park

Best lake trails in Hainich National Park

3.9(45 reviews)

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Germany
#14 of 16 national parks

Where the Soviet troops trained during the Cold War, you can now enjoy a piece of primeval forest. There are plenty of beech trees to admire over an area of 7500 hectares, which have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. The forest is gradually becoming wild again here, and in the middle of the national park, between the massive copper beeches, the moss-covered trunks and the furry, earthy scent, you feel as if you are in another world.

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The National Park Centre at Thiemsburg Castle takes its visitors into the world of nature. Watch wildcats on the hunt, peer through the treetops or look under the fallen leaves - everything is possible. From April to October, the visitor centre is open daily from 10 am to 7 pm. Between November and March daily from 10 am to 4 pm.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best lake trail to hike in Hainich National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best lake trail to hike in Hainich National Park is Saugrabenweg, which has a 4.1 star rating from 13 reviews. This trail is 10.6 km long with an elevation gain of 261 m.

What is the longest lake trail in Hainich National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Hainich National Park is Von Creuzburg nach Bad Langensalza durch den NP Hainich (Gelbe Route). This trail is estimated to be 35.1 km long.

How many lake trails are in Hainich National Park?

There are 10 lake trails in Hainich National Park.These lake trails have an average 3.9-star ratingfrom 45 AllTrails community reviews.

Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Hainich National Park?

Von Creuzburg nach Bad Langensalza durch den NP Hainich (Gelbe Route) has the most elevation gain for lake trails with 640 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Durch Nationalpark Hainich und UNESCO Weltkulturerbe, which has 544 m of elevation gain.