Best trails near Gera
4.0(34 reviews)
Gera: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 11 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Gera: Explore this area from one of 4 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Gera: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Gera are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (13)·Moderate·16.9 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried circular route in the Thuringian Forest. This hike combines art, culture and nature in a varied way. At seven adventure stations, interesting facts about the history of the local soils and the associated regional cuisine can be learned, and the edge of the trail is lined with large sculptures by an Arnstadt artist. The long history of the famous Thuringian Rostbratwurst sausage and wheat beer is of course also highlighted! The start is at the Arnstadt city brewery, where there is...
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrIdyllic hiking trail in Thuringia. The route, which is beautiful at any time of year, introduces you to the beautiful nature of the Green Heart of Germany. The start is opposite the Siegelbach fortified church and then to the Gera. After crossing the river, the hiking trail runs north-westwards in a semi-circle through the Thuringian Forest. This brings you to Alteburg. Here you will find the Alteburg tower. Its magnificent view rewards you for the effort of the path. There are also several...
- 4.4 (2)·Easy·19.2 km·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrLeisurely mountain bike tour in the Geratal, Thuringia. This MTB route, which runs for almost 19 kilometres along both sides of the Gera, starts in Arnstadt. You cycle past several viewpoints and towers, through Dosdorf and along the Gera to Plaue. Here you can take the train back to Arnstadt if required. Otherwise, the return journey is via Siegelbach. Highlights of the tour: - Cycle path along the Gera - Ziegenried nature reserve - Siegelbach fortified church - "Schneckchen" observation...
- 5.0 (5)·Hard·20.8 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrScenic route section over several mountain peaks This hike offers many magnificent views of the surrounding landscape. The ridge leads over the Ilmsenberg, Rabenkopf, Rabenberg, Walsberg, Halskappe and Heydaer Berg. Shortly before the end of the hike, you come to the Veronika Berg nature reserve.
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·6.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular trail near Arnstadt, Thuringia. This is a relaxed loop that leads from Arnstadt (if travelling by bus or train: Arnstadt railway station) through open countryside and a wooded stream valley to Dornheim. Here you will find a fortified church dating back to the 12th century, where Johann Sebastian Bach once got married. Highlights of the hike: - Arnstadt - Dornheim fortified church - Pretty open landscapes
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Gera?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Gera is GeoRoute 17: Geo- und Genussweg Vom Bier zur Bratwurst, which has a 4.7 star rating from 13 reviews. This trail is 16.9 km long with an elevation gain of 403 m.
What is the longest trail near Gera?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Gera is Rund um Erfurt - Molsdorf - Klettbach. This trail is estimated to be 46.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Gera?
Gera: With an ascent of 1,083 m, Von Erfurt zur Schortemühle has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rund um Erfurt - Molsdorf - Klettbach with 792 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Gera?
The most popular and difficult trail near Gera is Arnstadt zum NSG Veronika Berg with a 5.0-star rating from 5 reviews.
