Best river trails in Drei Gleichen
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Explore the most popular river trails near Drei Gleichen 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
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·28.7 mi·Est. 12–13 hrMountain bike route with beautiful views past the medieval castle ensemble "Drei Gleichen". This route starts at the "Drei Gleichen" campsite and leads from here over several small elevations and hills, from which there are great views of the surrounding countryside. You also pass some historically relevant places, as well as the Wechma dam. Part of the route is a water passage, about 75cm deep.
- Hard·18.5 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrVaried loop in the Thuringian Forest. Of course, the hike is named after the three castles that are visited on this hike - Gleichen Castle, Mühlburg Castle and Wachsenburg Castle sit enthroned on their mountains in the immediate vicinity. The start is at the car park right next to the "Dreigleichen" tourist information centre. The name "Dreigleichen" ("Three similar")refers to the castles, which are actually very different, but which, according to legend, were struck by a huge bolt of...
- Easy·19.5 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrVaried GeoRoute and historical loop in the Thuringian Forest. This great GeoRoute not only offers interesting archaeological sites but also consists of culturally interesting sections. Part of the route consists of the old royal road (via regia). The start is at the GeoInfoCenter "Kulturscheune Mühlberg". There are parking spaces and a restaurant to stop off at after the tour. Highlights: - Gleichen Castle - Brine spring near Sülzenbrücken - Small Lake Grossrettbach geotope - Mühlburg...
- Moderate·9.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic loop in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. A great and varied loop that begins at a beautiful starting point: the Ringhofen estate is a former manor. Today there is a golf course, a riding centre and a hotel with a restaurant to stop off at after the tour. There are beautiful geological and historical sights along the way. For example, there is the crystal-clear karst spring "Mühlberger Spring", which was formed 7000 years ago by a sinkhole. There is a car park at the starting...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Drei Gleichen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Drei Gleichen is Erfurt - Marienthal - Drei Gleichen. This trail is estimated to be 30.7 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Drei Gleichen?
Drei Gleichen: With an ascent of 3,464 ft, MTB Tour: 3 Gleichen via Wechmar Dam has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is GeoRoute 3: Burgenroute with 2,641 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Drei Gleichen?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Drei Gleichen is GeoRoute 3: Burgenroute with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.