Best wildlife trails in Tambach-Dietharz

4.6(23 reviews)

Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Tambach-Dietharz 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 - Spittergrund - Ebertswiese Meadow - Bergsee Lake Loop
5.0 (10)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
Panoramic and natural loop in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. The start is at the Schützenplatz in Tambach-Dietharz. There are car parks here. Heading west towards the end of the town, the trail then leads directly into the Spittergrund nature reserve. Extensive forests and meadows form the area and delight all the senses, and rare plants and animals can be found here. Rest areas invite to linger. The impressive, highest natural waterfall in Thuringia also offers a spectacle - at any...
#2 - Rund um die Ebertswiese
4.6 (4)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Beautiful and short loop on the Rennsteig in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. A particular highlight of the loop is the highest natural waterfall in the Thuringian Forest - the Spitterfall. It is also nice to enjoy the fantastic view of the Werkgrube with the lake of the hard stone quarries from the Spitterblick viewpoint. There is a kiosk and benches for a picnic at the Ebertswiese meadow and snacks before and after the hike are also available at the starting point. There is a car park...
#3 - Tambacher Gründe
4.7 (8)·Hard·12.4 mi
Popular, varied hiking trail in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. On this path near Tambach-Dietzharz you walk on narrow and lonely paths through the Tambacher Grund along the Thuringian Slate Mountains. Highlights of the hike: - Apfelstädter Grund - mean water bottom - Great Buchenberg with a view of the Schmalwassertalsperre - Wedelbach pond
#4 - Falkenstein - Ohra dam - Schmalwasser dam
4.0 (1)·Hard·22.3 mi·Est. 12–13 hr
Popular, picturesque circular hike near Tambach-Dietharz, Thuringia. A great circular route in the Thuringian Forest, along two dams and with unique viewpoints along the way. Highlights of the round: - Falkenstein - View over the dams

Explore more trails

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest wildlife trail in Tambach-Dietharz?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Tambach-Dietharz is Falkenstein - Ohra dam - Schmalwasser dam. This trail is estimated to be 22.3 mi long.

Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Tambach-Dietharz?

Tambach-Dietharz: With an ascent of 5,141 ft, Falkenstein - Ohra dam - Schmalwasser dam has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Tambacher Gründe with 2,122 ft of elevation gain.