Best lake trails in Schönstedt
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Explore the most popular lake trails near Schönstedt 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
- 4.5 (7)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried loop in the Hainich National Park, Thuringia The old beech forests of the national park are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and characterise this loop just as much as chequer tree, field maple and oak. In spring, orchids bloom here and lilies of the valley, daphne and wild violets cover the forest floor beneath the beech trees. The trail crosses the Steingraben, sometimes passing dried-up streams that only carry water during heavy rain. With a bit of luck, a shepherd and his dogs herding...
- 4.0 (6)·Easy·2.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrHistoric hiking trail in the Hainich National Park near the treetop path From the "Thiemsburg" car park, past the "Old Oak", the thickest tree in the national park with a diameter of 5.45 m, you hike through a species-rich mixed deciduous forest with an alder quarry and historical boundary stones. Magnificent meanders and interesting tree shapes can be seen at the stone ditch. In the further course you can discover lush white Märzenbecher carpets in March. The short circular route is the...
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrClose-to-nature hiking trail in the Hainich National Park The road has to be crossed twice in the 3.5 km route. The route is named after the many oak trees along the route. Therefore he follows the hiking symbol "acorn". It starts at the "Thiemsburg" car park not far from the national park center. Highlights of the hike: - Medieval refugee castle - Near-natural forest - hornbeams and beeches - Two closely entwined beeches - Old European beech - A detour to the stone ditch
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Schönstedt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Schönstedt is Steinbergweg. This trail is estimated to be 6.3 mi long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Schönstedt?
Schönstedt: With an ascent of 593 ft, Steinbergweg has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Naturpfad Thiemsburg with 255 ft of elevation gain.