Best partially-paved trails in Bad Blankenburg
5.0(2 reviews)
Explore the most popular partially paved trails near Bad Blankenburg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·11.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrDemanding hike from Bad Blankenburg via Rudolstadt The hike begins in Bad Blankenburg, where it first crosses the Schwarza. From here it goes past beautiful vantage points over the Show Home Mountain to Rudolstadt, where a detour to Heidecksburg Castle is recommended. The hike finally leads over a second climb to Kochberg Castle, where you can visit the beautiful castle park next to the castle.
- Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis path starts in Bad Blankenburg and leads to the windmill in Dittrichshütte. The trail is marked by a green triangle, hence the name. It leads through fields, forests and villages (including Unterwirbach, Oberwirbach and Braunsdorf). It's a steady climb (though not steep) the entire way.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest partially-paved trail in Bad Blankenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Bad Blankenburg is MTB-Runde um Bad Blankenburg. This trail is estimated to be 38.8 mi long.
Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Blankenburg?
Bad Blankenburg: With an ascent of 5,731 ft, MTB-Runde um Bad Blankenburg has the most elevation gain of all of the partially paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for partially paved trails is MBT-Tour zum Schloss Schwarzburg with 2,339 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult partially-paved trail in Bad Blankenburg?
The most popular and difficult partially-paved trail in Bad Blankenburg is Bad Blankenburg - Rudolstadt - Großkochberg with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.