Best trails in Gera
4.0(46 reviews)
Looking for the best hiking trails in Gera? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 17 scenic trails in the Gera area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Explore one of 4 easy hiking trails in Gera or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding Gera that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.
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- 4.7 (12)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrBeautiful loop in Thuringia, Germany. It starts at Gera main station - so you can easily arrive by train. Passing the kitchen garden and the orangery, you cross the White Elster and hike into the city forest west of Gera. It loops through the forest and around Ernsee, then back through the forest and past the castle gardens of Schloss Osterstein back to the starting point. Here you will find numerous restaurants and cafés to stop off at. Highlights: - kitchen garden - Tierpark Gera near the...
- 4.3 (4)·Hard·11.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrExtensive round at Gera, Thuringia. This tour starts near Gera main station. You walk through the forest and across fields until you reach the rails and follow their course west to Töppeln. From there it goes to Nesselkoppe and to Windischen Bernsdorf. If you still have a thirst for discovery, you can visit the zoo in Gera, which is on the way between Windischenbernsdorf and the destination. Along villas, the climbing garden and the dahlia garden, it then goes back to Gera. There you will...
- 3.6 (2)·Easy·1.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk in Gera, Thuringia. The Hofwiesenpark, which includes an indoor pool and the Friendship Stadium, is a popular destination for walkers and joggers in Gera. This almost 2 km long loop along the Weisse Elster should also be easy for children to do. Highlights of the hike: - Hofwiesenpark - Weisse Elster - Hofwiesenbad Gera
- 4.8 (6)·Hard·13 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried and promising round trip in Gera, Thuringia. A beautiful circular route that starts in Gera Süd and leads through the idyllic city forest. Over the Waldhaus Bridge, you pass Osterstein Castle on the Hainberg. There is already a lot to explore there alone. Continue via Ernsee and Rubitz, then just before Bad Köstritz along the Weißen Elster back to the starting point. Highlights of the circular route: - Picturesque natural landscape - Through the city forest - Beautiful views -...
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·23.8 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrPromising, historical bicycle tour near Gera, Thuringia. A beautiful circular route that starts in Leumnitz and goes through idyllic meadows, charming villages and enchanting fields. This cottage garden route offers many great and, above all, varied views, such as distant views from the Halden plateau. Highlights of the circular route: - Versatile natural landscape - Beautiful views at the Beerwalde heap - Versatile flora and fauna
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrHike near the water between Pforten and Zschippern, Gera. This beautiful circular hiking trail begins at the Gera-Süd train station and quickly leads out of the city to Pforten zum Gessenbach. As far as Collis, the route runs along the idyllic watercourse, which is ideal for excursions in summer. The circular route then goes back to the starting point.
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·26 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr6th partial stage of the Thuringian chain of cities long-distance cycle route from Eisenach to Altenburg The term Thuringian chain of cities describes a 130-kilometer-long imaginary line on which the six largest cities in the state of Thuringia line up in an easterly direction. The long-distance cycle path has mostly flat terrain and mostly leads on paved dirt roads and side roads. The waymarking of the route includes the designation “Thuringian city chain” with the central pictogram of a...
- 4.8 (4)·Moderate·10.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried cycle route in and around Gera, Thuringia. A nice bike ride in and around the city of Gera. You can travel by train to Gera Süd and get on the route. Variety awaits, on the one hand you get to know a part of Gera and on the other hand you drive out and experience the surrounding landscape with a solid start in the middle. Highlights: - local flora and fauna - varied route
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Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails in Gera?
There are plenty of things to do on Gera's hiking trails. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 walking trails, and more.
What is the longest trail in Gera?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Gera is Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 11: Gera - Chemnitz. This trail is estimated to be 56.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Gera?
Gera: With an ascent of 5,606 ft, Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 11: Gera - Chemnitz has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 6: Gera - Altenburg with 2,611 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail in Gera?
The most popular and difficult trail in Gera is Gera City Forest Loop with a 4.3-star rating from 4 reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Gera?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 biking trails in Gera and the most popular is Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 6: Gera - Altenburg with an average 4.0 star rating from 1 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Gera?
Yes, there are 7 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Gera, including Gera City Forest Loop, Radtour: Bauerngartenroute 1, Langenberg - Zeitz, Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 6: Gera - Altenburg, and Rund um Zschippern.
Are there any trails with historical ruins in Gera?
Yes, there are 6 trails with historical ruins in Gera, including Stadtwald Ernsee Loop, Wanderweg Ernsee-Hammelburg-Stadtwald, Gera City Forest Loop, Von Gera über Ernsee, Hartmannsdorf und Milbitz, and Rund um Ernsee und Windischbernsdorf.
Are there any trails with cliffs in Gera?
Yes, there are 4 trails with cliffs in Gera, including Rund um Pforten und Zschippern, Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 6: Gera - Altenburg, Rund um Zschippern, and Rund um Gera-Zwöten.
Are there any trails with castles in Gera?
Yes, there are 7 trails with castles in Gera, including Stadtwald Ernsee Loop, Hofwiesen Park Loop, Radtour: Bauerngartenroute 1, Langenberg - Zeitz, and Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 6: Gera - Altenburg.
Are there any trails with springs in Gera?
Yes, there are 2 trails with springs in Gera, including Radtour: Bauerngartenroute 1 and Rund um Pforten und Zschippern.
Are there any trails with lakes in Gera?
Yes, there are 2 trails with lakes in Gera, including Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 6: Gera - Altenburg and Rund um Großaga.
Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Gera?
Yes, there is one trail with an archaeological site in Gera: Gera City Forest Loop.
Are there any trails with historical monuments in Gera?
Yes, there is one trail with a historical monument in Gera: Rund um Großaga.
