Best trail running trails in Bad Elster
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Explore the most popular trail running trails near Bad Elster with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.0 (9)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular running event in the Erzgebirge/Vogtland Nature Park, Saxony. This is the 12 km variant of the King's Run. The route leads along easy-to-walk forest and footpaths, roads only rarely have to be crossed. From the natural theater in Bad Elster, the route leads through the picturesque Zeidelweidetal, among other places. Highlights of the route: - varied paths - Kurhaus Bad Elster - Zeidelweidetal - High rock - Hunter's pond
- 5.0 (34)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis pleasant loop begins at the Sohl train station and leads through the wooded hills of the Vogtland towards the traditional spa town of Bad Elster. The path rises gently through shaded coniferous and deciduous forests and runs directly to the historic Naturtheater Bad Elster, an atmospheric open-air stage in a quiet forest clearing. The Royal Saxon Garden Inspector Paul Schindel built this first forest stage in Saxony at the beginning of the twentieth century, inspired by the natural...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis route begins in Bad Elster and explores the forest west of the city, which at times borders the Czech Republic. It begins with the use of the Kuhbergwerg and leads past the Kuhberg. Then she turns left into Ringweg. The rest of the hike follows this path through the forest and winds its way back into town.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Bad Elster?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Bad Elster is Bad Elster Loop via Ringweg and Almweg. This trail is estimated to be 15.2 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Elster?
Bad Elster: With an ascent of 2,194 ft, Bad Elster Loop via Ringweg and Almweg has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Brunnenberg - Reuther Höhe with 1,043 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Bad Elster?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Bad Elster is Bad Elster Loop via Ringweg and Almweg with a 4.7-star rating from 7 reviews.
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- Luisa-See
- Naturbad Bad Elster
- Kursächsische Postmeilensäule
- Marienquelle
- Wolfsberg
- Mittlerer Kamm
- Sprudelquelle 2
- Sprudelquelle 1
- Brunnenberg
- Moritzquelle
- Reuther Höhe
- Sohler Mineralquellen
- Helga's Hütte
- Gehölzgarten »Pinetum«
- Floratempel
- Holländerei
- Rundschau
- Cottaterasse
- Fundament des ehem. Luftüberwachungsturmes
- Waidmannsruh