Best trails near Igelshieb
4.6(18 reviews)
Igelshieb: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 2 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. Igelshieb: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 2 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Igelshieb are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.1 (17)·Hard·23.2 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route follows stage 6 of the Rennsteig, connecting Friedrichshöhe with Spechtsbrunn on a diverse section. From the slate-roofed houses of Friedrichshöhe, the trail leads via Limbach to Bernhardsthal, where a natural swimming lake offers a perfect rest stop. Passing through Neuhaus am Rennweg—home to Thuringia's highest train station—the path continues via Ernsthal and the Frankenwaldblick viewpoint to the Brand mountain inn and finally Spechtsbrunn. Overnight stays are available at the...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·38 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrGreat circular route in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. The six hilltops (or mountains) that give this hike its name are the Bornhügel, the Pappenheimer Berg, the Große Tierberg, the Fellberg, the Kieferle and the Rollkopf mountain. The ups and downs are rewarded with fantastic views! It is definitely worth visiting the traditional craft workshops and museums along the way. The route is marked with a green "K6" on a white diamond. A good starting point is in Neuhaus, where there are car...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Igelshieb?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Igelshieb is Rennsteig Stage 6: Friedrichshöhe - Spechtsbrunn, which has a 4.1 star rating from 17 reviews. This trail is 23.2 km long with an elevation gain of 549 m.
What is the longest trail near Igelshieb?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Igelshieb is 6-Kuppen-Steig. This trail is estimated to be 38.0 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Igelshieb?
Igelshieb: With an ascent of 1,065 m, 6-Kuppen-Steig has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rennsteig Stage 6: Friedrichshöhe - Spechtsbrunn with 549 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Igelshieb?
The most popular and difficult trail near Igelshieb is Rennsteig Stage 6: Friedrichshöhe - Spechtsbrunn with a 4.1-star rating from 17 reviews.
Top sights in Thuringian Forest Nature Park
Explore in the Neuhaus am Rennweg area
Attractions
Points of interest
- Sandberg
- Dreistromstein
- Schwarzaquelle
- Südthüringens schönste Aussichten
- Fernblick über Scheibe-Alsbach
- Werraquelle (Saar)
- Rollkopf
- Petersberg
- Rattelsberg
- Pumpspeicherwerk Goldisthal (Vorsperre Gräftiegel)
- Pumpspeicherwerk Goldisthal (Vorsperre)
- Goldwaschplatz
- Habichtsberg
- Vereinsquelle " Thüringerwald Verein Neuhaus e.V."
- Am Rennsteig
- Wanderhütten an der Rennsteigbaude
- Brandberg
- Rambachsberg
- Am Alsbachberg
- Weidmannsheil