Best forest trails in Saalfeld
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Saalfeld 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 (1)·Hard·32.5 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrExtensive, varied mountain bike tour in the Schwarzatal, Thuringia. The tour offers quite a bit of altitude and leads through the nature reserves Schwarzatal and Greifenstein. The start is in Saalfeld, from here it goes first to the Siechenbachtal via Zechengrund, Eisenberg, summit cross to Wittmannsgereuth. Continue via Birkenheide, Braunsdorf and Hainberg to Bad Blankenburg. A few extra meters of altitude via Greifenstein, Fröbelblick, Kesselwarte, then via Zeigerheim, Bismarkturm,...
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park, Thuringia. Numerous loop trails explore the beautiful landscapes around Saalfeld. The Suedstadt loop trail runs through fields and meadows and along the edges of forests. The starting point for the route is in the immediate vicinity of Bergfried Park. Highlights of the hike: - Bergfried Park - idyllic open landscapes
- 3.2 (2)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrTheme trail for young and old with apiaries, insect hotel and information boards. Start: car park/bus stop Bergfried Trail marking: green diagonal bar on a white background This is a delightful, varied hike on the theme of bees and nature. The aim is to arouse interest in the exciting world of bees, especially among children and young people. The circular route leads through a varied landscape with beautiful views, past several information boards and an apiary.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Saalfeld?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Saalfeld is Saaleradweg Etappe 5: Saalfeld - Jena. This trail is estimated to be 61.6 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Saalfeld?
Saalfeld: With an ascent of 7,959 ft, Ostsee - Oberbayern (D-Route 11) Etappe 13: Saalfeld - Blankenstein has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Saaleradweg Etappe 5: Saalfeld - Jena with 5,590 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Saalfeld?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Saalfeld is MBT-Runde: Saalfeld - Bad Blankenburg with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.