Best trails near Heckenberg

Popular, cultural-historical circular hiking trail on the Rhönberg, Thuringia. You follow the circular route on field and meadow paths and visit three castles along the way. From the start in Mühlberg, the trail first leads to Mühlburg Castle, then through the forest to Wachsenburg Castle and along fields to Gleichen Castle, with the first two also offering refreshment stops. A constant up and down, especially before and after the castles, offers variety on this idyllic circular...

Varied hike in the Rhönberg nature reserve This hike starts just south of the Wachsenburg fortress (detour to the castle museum possible). From here, the route climbs up to the Radegrunde Chapel and Mühlburg Castle. Another highlight of the route is the mountain castle. The way back initially leads downhill again and only at the end of the route, before the route reaches the starting point again, a small incline has to be climbed. Highlights: - "Wachsenburg view" rest area - Triniusblick...

Mountain bike route with beautiful views past the medieval castle ensemble "Drei Gleichen". This route starts at the "Drei Gleichen" campsite and leads from here over several small elevations and hills, from where you have great views of the surrounding landscape. You also pass some historically relevant places and the Wechma dam. Part of the route is a water crossing with a depth of approx. 75cm.

Varied circular route in the Thuringian Forest. Of course, the hike is named after the three castles that are visited on this hike - Gleichen Castle, Mühlburg Castle and Wachsenburg Castle sit enthroned on their mountains in the immediate vicinity. The start is at the car park right next to the "Dreigleichen" tourist information centre. The name "Dreigleichen" ("Three similar")refers to the castles, which are actually very different, but which, according to legend, were struck by a huge...