Best trails near Sturmheide
4.5(18 reviews)
Sturmheide: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 5 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. Sturmheide: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Sturmheide are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (5)·Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrScenic Rennsteigleiter route in the footsteps of Goethe, Thuringia. This beautiful route along the Rennsteig traces the footsteps of the poet and naturalist Goethe. The start is at the Ilmenau Rennsteig-Leiter town portal. The route initially heads westwards and crosses various hiking trails that also lead through the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. The Kickelhahn mountain massif offers particularly marvellous views over the Ilm valley. Fresh spring water can be enjoyed at the Marienquelle...
- 4.9 (4)·Hard·21.4 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrWell-marked hiking trail around Illmenau in the Thuringian Forest This hike is not particularly demanding due to its length and altitude profile. It can also be hiked in several stages. The starting point of the circular trail is Lessingpark. There is also a café here, so you can stop for refreshments before or after the hike. Highlights of the hike: - Preller Promenade - Preller monument - Ravene hut - Weberstein - Wolfram Fiedler" summer toboggan run - Hertz Promenade
- 4.3 (2)·Hard·16.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried hike in the Thuringian Forest. This hike is one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Ilmenau. Great views, idyllic meadows and impressive quarries await. It is also possible to learn a lot about the work of Goethe - there is the GoetheStadtMuseum Ilmenau and the Goethemuseum Stützerbach with its original living and working room. The walk is marked with a water wheel with crossed tools. From the entrance to Stützerbach, however, there are no more path markings. It is very easy to...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Sturmheide?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Sturmheide. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Sturmheide?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sturmheide is Rennsteig-Leiter Ilmenau, which has a 4.5 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 13.7 km long with an elevation gain of 699 m.
What is the longest trail near Sturmheide?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sturmheide is Ilmenau-Geraberg-Manebach. This trail is estimated to be 29.6 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Sturmheide?
Sturmheide: With an ascent of 891 m, Ilmenau-Geraberg-Manebach has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rennsteig-Leiter Ilmenau with 699 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Sturmheide?
The most popular and difficult trail near Sturmheide is Rund um Ilmenau with a 4.9-star rating from 4 reviews.
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