Best trails near Habichtskopf
4.2(135 reviews)
Habichtskopf: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 9 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. Habichtskopf: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Habichtskopf are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (36)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried and scenic circular route in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. This varied route was the winner in the "Day tours" category in 2022 - so there is a consensus that this is a very special hiking trail! The start is near the Bad Tabarz tourist information centre. It goes through the forest and slightly uphill - always with beautiful views and rewarding vantage points. Later, the five-armed signpost is reached via a steep staircase so that the Hirschstein and Red Tower cannot be missed....
- 4.4 (48)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrGeoroute 8 in the UNESCO Global Geopark Thuringia Inselberg - Drei Gleichen in the Thuringian Forest. It starts at the tourist information in Bad Tabarz, very close to the bus station. It goes along wildly romantic rock formations and through the forest. A variety of information boards explain interesting facts about this GeoPark route. There are several cafes and restaurants in town where one can stop off after the hike. Highlights of the circular route: - Aschenbergstein - Kneipp spa...
- 4.6 (22)·Hard·15.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular, panoramic circular hike in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The tour starts at the tourist information centre in Tabarz (390m above sea level). This is also the starting point of the volcano trail with some information and the "Ringelnatz" gallery with constantly changing exhibitions. Tabarz can be reached by bus from Gotha or Eisenach or by the Thuringian Forest Railway from Gotha. It is only a few minutes' walk from the bus stop to the starting point. The trail first leads...
- 4.0 (9)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular, picturesque circular route near Bad Tarbaz, Thuringia. This circular route leads to the Großer Inselberg and the summer toboggan run. The route runs on natural paths and tarmac tracks through the Thuringian forest landscape, along the Tabarz hard stone works and the baking oven holes. Highlights of the tour: - View from the Große Inselberg - Summer toboggan run - View of Tabarz
- 3.5 (11)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrIdyllic circular route in the Thuringian Forest This beautiful route from Bad Tabarz offers a typical hiking experience in the Thuringian Forest. The hike leads on lonely paths through romantic coniferous forest with babbling brooks and past impressive rock formations. Rest areas such as the Waltershauser Hütte invite to take a deep breath and have a picnic. It is possible to travel to Bad Tabarz by public transport, from there it is only a short walk to the starting point. At the Tanzbuche...
- 4.5 (3)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hike in Tabarz, Thuringia. The Lauchagrund - a scenic treasure of Thuringia is a rock-lined valley near Bad Tabarz. It was named after the mountain stream of the same name. The name comes from "Lauchaha", i.e. leek water. There is a huge amount of wild garlic growing on the banks of the stream. The trail leads partly along the Lauchagrundstraße. The trail starts at the Inselberg Clinic. The route passes the natural geological monument Plattenbruch am Hübel and continues along...
- 4.3 (3)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrNear-natural, picturesque circular hiking trail in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. From Tabarz, the trail leads via Schweizerhaus and Rotenbergspromenade through the picturesque forest. Along Lauchagrund, Tanzbuche and Tintenloch, you hike through the idyllic Thuringian Forest and always enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding area. Highlights of the tour: - Picturesque landscape - Idyllic nature - Great views
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Habichtskopf?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Habichtskopf. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Habichtskopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Habichtskopf is Gipfel- und Aussichtstour Tour 1 - Bad Tabarz, which has a 4.6 star rating from 36 reviews. This trail is 11.1 km long with an elevation gain of 390 m.
What is the longest trail near Habichtskopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Habichtskopf is Messerpokal-Lauf. This trail is estimated to be 49.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Habichtskopf?
Habichtskopf: With an ascent of 2,088 m, Messerpokal-Lauf has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rennsteigschleife with 896 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Habichtskopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Habichtskopf is Inselsberg Loop with a 4.6-star rating from 22 reviews.
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- Großer Inselsberg
- Hirschstein
- Lutherbrunnen
- Kreuzl
- Forstgut Winterstein
- Schutzhütte Fünfarmiger Wegweiser
- Rote Platte
- Schutzhütte Ritzenwiese
- Schutzhütte Liftparkplatz
- Förster-Schwarz-Quelle
- Zimmerberg
- Cabarz & Inselsberg
- Wassertretbecken, Kneipp-Kuranlage Inselsbergquelle
- Cabarz / Tabarz
- Mittelwand
- Großer Jagdberg
- Übelberg
- Hexenbank
- Aschenberghöhle
- Backofenloch