Best lake trails in Unstrut-Hainich
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Explore the most popular lake trails near Unstrut-Hainich 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
- 4.1 (13)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrDiverse, idyllic hiking trail in the Hainich National Park. The Saugrabenweg circular hiking trail is signposted with the "wild boar" symbol. The wonderful round leads through the Brunstal in Mülverstedter Holz. The beech forests here in the Hainich National Park are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hike can be started from the parking lot "Am Zollgarten" near Kammerforst or from the parking lot "Fuchsfarm" directly at the "Brotzeit Fuchsfarm" and takes about 3 hours. Sturdy shoes are...
- 4.5 (13)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Hainich National Park, Thuringia The Hünenteich hiking trail is a certified quality trail in the Hainich National Park. Over a short distance, this circular hike gives an impressive impression of the varied and wild nature of the Hainich. You walk through primeval beech forests, which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Wartburg-Hainich region, and pass alder quarries and old orchards. Geological highlights such as the cellar hole and cultural...
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular trail in the Hainich National Park Eight pre-Christian sanctuaries are presented on the Germanic Cult Trail, but these are not reconstructions on authentic sites. Rather, the trail illustrates that the primeval forest was also part of the Germanic world - a world that is documented by the Opfermoor Museum near Niederdorla with finds from the Opfermoor. The hike begins at the Rüspelsweg hiking parking lot (near Flarchheim), but can also be started at Am Zollgarten (near...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Unstrut-Hainich?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Unstrut-Hainich is Saugrabenweg. This trail is estimated to be 6.6 mi long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Unstrut-Hainich?
Unstrut-Hainich: With an ascent of 856 ft, Saugrabenweg has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Wanderweg Hünenteich with 465 ft of elevation gain.