Best river trails in Schalkau
4.3(3 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Schalkau 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
- Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic loop in Schaumberger Land in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. The start is directly at the Schießhaus in Schaumbergstraße, where a stop for a bite to eat after the tour is possible. There are also several restaurants along the way. The tour leads over the Galgenberg mountain, past the Nuremberg-Erfurt ICE railway line, over bridges and through Schalkau. The route runs along gravel and natural paths and, in the villages, along tarmac paths and roads. There are parking facilities...
- Hard·21.8 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrBeautiful hike in the footsteps of the gold rush in the Thuringian Forest. The name gives it away - this hike follows in the footsteps of gold mining here between Schalkau and Großbreitenbach in the Thuringian Forest. The Grümpen and Schwarza rivers are and were particularly rich in gold deposits. Gold panning is still permitted in the Grümpen river today! Along the way, the unique nature and fantastic views can be enjoyed. The route is mostly on unsurfaced paths and there are quite a few...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Schalkau?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Schalkau is Jakobsweg: Almerswind - Nürnberg. This trail is estimated to be 103.9 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Schalkau?
Schalkau: With an ascent of 13,143 ft, Jakobsweg: Almerswind - Nürnberg has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Almerswind- Limbach - Schalkau with 4,412 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Schalkau?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Schalkau is Almerswind- Limbach - Schalkau with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
