Best trails near Burgruine Hohnstein
4.4(12 reviews)
Burgruine Hohnstein: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 4 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. Burgruine Hohnstein: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burgruine Hohnstein are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (10)·Moderate·14.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried, picturesque circular hike in the southern Harz Mountains, Thuringia. A beautiful hike that starts from the car park at Waldbad Neustadt. The trail first leads towards Ebersburg and then on to the Neustadt dam. You return to the starting point of the tour via the Hohnstein ruins. Highlights of the tour: - View of the dam - Idyllic nature - Picturesque landscape
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·36.4 km·Est. 10–11 hrBeautiful day trip for cycling from Nordhausen This beautiful circular tour is ideal for a relaxed day trip by bike. It starts and ends in Nordhausen at the railway station. From there, it leads up a slight incline to the Neustadt reservoir, which lies to the north of the starting point. There are a few hills on the tour, such as the Schloßberg and the Heidelberg, which repeatedly provide short, somewhat strenuous passages.
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·30.4 km·Est. 9–10 hrPopular, picturesque hiking route in the southern Harz Mountains, Thuringia. This route leads to the Neustadt dam and over the Schloßberg up to Hohnstein Castle. The Neustadt dam is the oldest dam in Thuringia. The Krebsbach is dammed here and its water is used to supply drinking water. The trail leads along the eastern bank of the reservoir. Then follow the signposts to Hohnstein Castle. This was built in 1120 by Konrad von Sangerhausen and became the ancestral seat of the Counts of...
- Hard·20.1 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular hike in the Südharz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt/Thuringia. This wooded hike leads from Neustadt to the ruins of Hohnstein Castle, built around 1120. On the castle hill, you can stop off at the Hohnstein Castle Inn (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). Another highlight is the Neustadt reservoir, which was built in 1904-1905 and is reached after a good 6 kilometres. Highlights of the hike: - Ruins of Hohenstein Castle - Side trip to Stolberg Castle (optional) - Neustadt dam
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Burgruine Hohnstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burgruine Hohnstein is Zur Neustädter Talsperre und der Ruine Hohnstein, which has a 4.2 star rating from 10 reviews. This trail is 14.6 km long with an elevation gain of 460 m.
What is the longest trail near Burgruine Hohnstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burgruine Hohnstein is Nordhausen - Talsperre Neustadt - Burgberg. This trail is estimated to be 36.4 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burgruine Hohnstein?
Burgruine Hohnstein: With an ascent of 965 m, Zur Talsperre Neustadt und zum Schloss Hohnstein has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Nordhausen - Talsperre Neustadt - Burgberg with 946 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burgruine Hohnstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burgruine Hohnstein is Zur Talsperre Neustadt und zum Schloss Hohnstein with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
