Best river trails in Schmalkalden

4.7(17 reviews)

Explore the most popular river 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

#1 - Um den Grasberg
4.7 (12)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#2 - Über Floh-Seligenthal und Breitungen/Werra
5.0 (2)·Moderate·31.1 mi·Est. 13–14 hr
#3 - Radtour ab Schmalkalden
4.3 (3)·Hard·79.1 mi·Est. 24 hr+
#4 - Zum Steinkopf ab Schmalkalden
Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#5 - Rennsteig-Leiter Floh-Seligenthal - Schmalkalden
Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Panoramic 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...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest river trail in Schmalkalden?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Schmalkalden is Radtour ab Schmalkalden . This trail is estimated to be 79.1 mi long.

Which river 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 river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Über Floh-Seligenthal und Breitungen/Werra with 3,661 ft of elevation gain.