Best river trails in Gotha
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Explore the most popular river trails near Gotha 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
- Easy·17 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrHistorical loop in the Thuringian Forest. The start is at the parking lot at the old observatory, which stands on the Kleiner Seeberg mountain and dates back to the 18th century. The hike leads to historic sandstone quarries, whose stones were also used for Erfurt Cathedral - the cathedral was documented as early as the 12th century! There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way. At the Geoinfopoint in Günthersleben, there is a permanent exhibition on the history of the...
- Moderate·25.1 mi·Est. 9–10 hr2nd stage of the long-distance cycle route Thuringian city chain 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...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Gotha?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Gotha is Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 2: Gotha - Erfurt. This trail is estimated to be 25.1 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Gotha?
Gotha: With an ascent of 1,489 ft, Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 2: Gotha - Erfurt has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is GeoRoute 5: Seeberg-Route with 1,446 ft of elevation gain.