Best forest trails in Schmalkalden
4.4(21 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Schmalkalden 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
- 3.0 (2)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrRelaxed loop in Thuringia, Germany. You start directly at the parking lot of the Wirtshaus Ehrental - here you can stop and eat something after the short round. Follow the Waldhausstraße to the left and turn right into the forest just before the Waldhaus car park. Past the Sandacker and west of the Weidebrunner Kuppe, it then goes a short distance across fields and back to the starting point.
- Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic hike to the Rennsteig in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. A visit to the Technical Museum is definitely worthwhile. Part of the exhibition is the classicist blast furnace plant for smelting iron ore - one of the last of its kind in Central Europe! The hike then leads across the idyllic Ebertswiese meadow. A visit to the nearby mountain lake is definitely worthwhile. It is surrounded on three sides by high cliffs. The lake was created because a water vein was accidentally drilled...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Schmalkalden?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Schmalkalden is Radtour ab Schmalkalden . This trail is estimated to be 79.1 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Schmalkalden?
Schmalkalden: With an ascent of 10,196 ft, Radtour ab Schmalkalden has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Über Floh-Seligenthal und Breitungen/Werra with 3,661 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Schmalkalden?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Schmalkalden is Radtour ab Schmalkalden with a 4.3-star rating from 3 reviews.
