Best wildlife trails in Georgenthal
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Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Georgenthal 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 (10)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrExciting circular route for the whole family in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. A great voyage of discovery for young and old, exploring times gone by. There is a lot to learn about dinosaurs on information boards and a total of 17 life-size dinosaur figures along the way. There is also a visit to a real dinosaur archaeological site. A visit to the ice cream parlour at the Georgenthal spa gardens is particularly worthwhile in summer. There are also public bathrooms right next...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·13.6 mi·Est. 6–7 hrBeautiful hike in the footsteps of Martin Luther in the Thuringian Forest. This hike follows in the footsteps of Martin Luther. It starts at the Schlossplatz square. Nearby are the remains of a monastery with a granary and impressive rose window. A little further on is the dinosaur adventure trail, with 20 life-size dinosaur figures along the edge! There is a café near the starting point where you can stop for a bite to eat. There are also parking spaces and the bus stop "Georgenthal,...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·12.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrBeautiful GeoRoute in the Thuringian Forest. A great hike that follows the course of the Leina river and starts at its source on the Rennsteig. There are several information stations along the way where lots of interesting facts about the dynamics of rivers can be learned. The start is at Rennsteig. It is possible to hike here from the "Heuberghaus" parking lot at the "Friedrichroda, Heuberghaus" bus stop or from the nearby "Kleinschmalkalden, Waldschänke" bus stop. There is a restaurant in...
- Easy·9.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrInteresting hike in the Thuringian Forest and Thuringian Burgenland. This interesting hike runs along the Apfelstädt cycle path, so it can also be easily travelled by bike. It is dedicated to the question of how people used and still use rivers today. Pupils from the region have designed display boards along the way. The start is at the car park on the "Schlaufweg", right next to the cosy ice cream parlour at the Kurpark. There are public bathrooms on the other side of the road from the car...
- Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful nature trail in the Thuringian Forest. A wonderful hike through the low mountain range landscape, along streams, across idyllic mountain meadows and through shady forest. With a bit of luck, deer can be spotted! There is a café in the village to stop for a bite to eat. There is a car park at the starting point. Highlights: - Kneipp basin and Luther fountain - Rocks and idyllic nature - Rare plants
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Georgenthal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Georgenthal is Rennsteig-Leiter Tambach - Dietharz - Georgenthal. This trail is estimated to be 13.6 mi long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Georgenthal?
Georgenthal: With an ascent of 2,194 ft, GeoRoute 13: Flusstour Leina has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Rennsteig-Leiter Tambach - Dietharz - Georgenthal with 1,994 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Georgenthal?
The most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Georgenthal is Rennsteig-Leiter Tambach - Dietharz - Georgenthal with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.