Best forest trails in Erfurt
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- 4.6 (23)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrIdyllic loop in the Steigerwald forest in Erfurt, Thuringia. The Steigerwald nature reserve is located on the southern outskirts of the city and is ideal for an active excursion away from the city center. The forest has several hiking trails. The loop follows the "Rotes Rad" hiking trail. Only the last section is not part of the route, but the trails join together as a loop. Highlights: - Great oasis in the city - idyllic forest paths
- 4.6 (55)·Hard·32.2 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrThis is the official route of the Megamarsch Erfurt 2022. To give you an initial overview of the route of the Megamarsch Erfurt, you will find all the relevant information here so that you never lose sight of the route. Click through the tabs to see all the important information. The waypoints, in particular, give you information about the starting point, the refreshment stations, and the destination. You will also find out where there are points along the route that are relevant to you,...
- 4.7 (8)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis path starts at the street An der Silberhütte. It makes a few curves before heading to Stern via Sternstrasse. From there it goes via the Steinbrücksweg to the Hopfengrund, which leads north again. It is a relatively short, easy trail that is well suited for exploring the Erfurt Steigerwald.
- 4.8 (5)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly nature trail near Erfurt, Thuringia. The nature trail 2 runs 4 km through the Erfurt Steigerwald. On several information boards you learn exciting things about the local flora and fauna. Two small ponds are also hidden in the dense forest. You can have a picnic at the Quellteich hut. Highlights of the hike: - several information boards - Steigerwald - Quellteich with Quellteich hut - Grosser Waldhausteich - Fox farm - Wiese at the Wachsenburgblick nature reserve
- 4.1 (4)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrAnnual running event in the Steigerwald forest in Erfurt, Thuringia. This is the 13-kilometer route of the annual Steigerlauf in Erfurt's Steigerwald forest. There are various route lengths and registration takes place at Lauf- und Triathlon- Verein Erfurt e.V. The route can of course also be used as a leisurely walking route, starting at the Waldkasino and passing the beautiful view of the cathedral. Idyllic city forest paths lead past the meadow at Wachsenburgblick, the Martinsbusch with...
- 4.4 (7)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrHistorical and idyllic hiking tour in Erfurt, Thuringia. Starting from the main train station, this beautiful hiking trail leads along the Gera for a while. It goes a good distance through the adventurous and shady Steigerwald. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Steigerwald - the Gera (river) - quiet nature in the middle of the city
- 4.9 (7)·Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrRelaxed city walk in Erfurt, Thuringia. This relaxed loop trail begins at Erfurt's Nordpark in Andreasvorstadt. You walk or run along the Gera to the Auenteich, which you circle before heading back towards the Nordpark on the opposite bank of the Gera. Highlights of the walk: - Gera - Auenteich - Erfurt North Park
- 5.0 (3)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly hike around the Grundmühle, Thuringia The Grundmühle is the starting point of the hike, which is a popular destination. You can eat delicious food there from Wednesday to Sunday and marvel at an old water wheel. From there it's a relaxed walk through a wide field landscape. If you want, you can climb the 304 m high Katzenberg. On the way back, the path mostly runs along the Weißbach through the forest. Highlights: - Stop off at the Grundmühle - Water wheel ground mill -...
- 4.5 (4)·Easy·35 mi·Est. 13–14 hrStage 9 of the Mittelland Route. On the 9th day's stage of the Mittelland route, it goes from Erfurt over the Weimar, city of culture, to Jena, city of light. On this bike tour, the focus is primarily on historical and cultural sights in all three cities, but there is also a lot to see in terms of landscape with the Weimar Ilmpark and the Jena area. Highlights: - Erfurt: Krämerbrücke, cathedral, Thuringian zoo park - Weimar, city of culture
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Erfurt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Erfurt is Erfurt Impuls RTF Marathon Route. This trail is estimated to be 127.0 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Erfurt?
Erfurt: With an ascent of 12,080 ft, Erfurt Impuls RTF Marathon Route has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Erfurter Impuls RTF 156er Strecke with 9,094 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Erfurt?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Erfurt is Megamarsch Erfurt 2022 with a 4.6-star rating from 55 reviews.
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- Schutzhütte am Quellteich
- NaturErlebnisGarten - Fuchsfarm
- Walkstrom (Gera)
- Flutgraben (Gera)
- Breitstrom (Gera)
- Bergstrom (Gera)
- Militärarrestanstalt
- Bonifatiuskapelle
- Bastion Leonhard
- Bastion Franz
- Forsthaus Willrode
- Thüringer Grenzstein-Lapidarium
- Bastion Philipp
- St Thomas' Church
- Petersberg Citadel
- Sankt Severi
- Kaisersaal
- Mikwe
- Erfurt Cathedral
- Erthal-Obelisk