Best historic site trails in Gera
4.1(45 reviews)
Explore the most popular historic site trails near Gera with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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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
- 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...
- 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.
- 4.8 (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 is the longest historic site trail in Gera?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Gera is Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 11: Gera - Chemnitz. This trail is estimated to be 56.8 mi long.
Which historic site 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 historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 6: Gera - Altenburg with 2,611 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Gera?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Gera is Gera City Forest Loop with a 4.3-star rating from 4 reviews.