Best trails near Wetzstein
4.8(4 reviews)
Wetzstein: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 3 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. Wetzstein: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 3 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wetzstein are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (3)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park, Thuringia. This beautiful loop trail leads from Lehesten to the Wetzstein. In addition to the Wetzsteinhuette, you can also look forward to great views here, which you can enjoy particularly well from the almost 36 m high Altvaterturm. Highlights of the hike: - Altvaterturm with playground - Wetzstein - Wetzsteinhuette (note opening hours) - nice picnic benches
- Moderate·17.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis is part of the circular hiking trail - Slate Trail along the "Green Belt" - Probstzella - Thuringian Forest. The slate trail connects interesting geotopes, technical monuments and museums that were created in the historical mining areas in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Wetzstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wetzstein is Lehesten-Altvaterturm-Schönwappenweg-Staatsbruch, which has a 5.0 star rating from 1 reviews. This trail is 11.1 km long with an elevation gain of 322 m.
What is the longest trail near Wetzstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wetzstein is Grünes Band - Nordhalben nach Lehesten. This trail is estimated to be 17.5 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wetzstein?
Wetzstein: With an ascent of 513 m, Grünes Band - Nordhalben nach Lehesten has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Lehesten-Altvaterturm-Schönwappenweg-Staatsbruch with 322 m of elevation gain.
