Best backpacking trails in Neuhaus am Rennweg
3.5(15 reviews)
Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Neuhaus am Rennweg 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
- 3.6 (11)·Hard·12.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route follows stage 7 of the Rennsteig, connecting Spechtsbrunn with Brennersgrün on a historically significant section along the Thuringian-Bavarian border. The trail leads through dense spruce forests of the Franconian Forest and passes the Kalte Küche, a historic inn on an old trade route. A special highlight is hiking along the Green Belt, where old boundary stones and relics of the former inner-German border line the path. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses in Spechtsbrunn...
- 3.4 (4)·Hard·13.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrStage 4 of the "Panoramaweg Schwarzatal" long-distance hiking trail, Thuringia. This is the fourth stage of the Schwarzatal Panorama Trail, which follows the course of the Schwarza over a length of around 140 km from the source on the Rennsteig to its confluence with the Saale. The fourth stage begins in Scheibe and ends in Goldisthal. Castles, palaces, idyllic villages, great views and lots of peace and nature await hikers on this certified quality trail. There are places to stay overnight...
- Moderate·36.7 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrStage 3 of the long-distance cycle route “Rennsteig-Radwanderweg”, Thuringia / Bavaria. This is the third and last stage of the approximately 200 km long Rennsteig cycle path, which follows a ridge path that has existed since the Middle Ages and was formerly used as a trade route from Hörschel an der Werra to Blankenstein an der Saale. The bike tour is largely identical to the famous long-distance hiking trail on the Rennsteig, which is why you are mostly on gravel, well-marked paths. The...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Neuhaus am Rennweg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Neuhaus am Rennweg is Rennsteig-Radwanderweg Etappe 3: Neuhaus am Rennweg - Blankenstein. This trail is estimated to be 36.7 mi long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Neuhaus am Rennweg?
Neuhaus am Rennweg: With an ascent of 3,346 ft, Rennsteig-Radwanderweg Etappe 3: Neuhaus am Rennweg - Blankenstein has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Panoramaweg Schwarzatal Etappe 4: Scheibe - Goldisthal with 2,352 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Neuhaus am Rennweg?
The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Neuhaus am Rennweg is Rennsteig Stage 7: Spechtsbrunn - Brennersgrün with a 3.6-star rating from 11 reviews.
Top parks around Neuhaus am Rennweg
Explore backpacking trails in the Neuhaus am Rennweg area
Attractions
Points of interest
- Sandberg
- Dreistromstein
- Schwarzaquelle
- Südthüringens schönste Aussichten
- Fernblick über Scheibe-Alsbach
- Werraquelle (Saar)
- Rolling head
- Petersberg
- Rattelsberg
- Pumpspeicherwerk Goldisthal (Vorsperre Gräftiegel)
- Pumpspeicherwerk Goldisthal (Vorsperre)
- Goldwaschplatz
- Habichtsberg
- Vereinsquelle " Thüringerwald Verein Neuhaus e.V."
- Am Rennsteig
- Wanderhütten an der Rennsteigbaude
- Brandberg
- Rambachsberg
- Am Alsbachberg
- Weidmannsheil