Best trails near Gehrental
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Want to check out Gehrental from the trail? Good news: 15 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 15 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Gehrental are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (269)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrBeautiful loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. There are cliffs, waterfalls and historical monuments to be discovered on this magnificent hike. Wide views of the Harz landscape can be enjoyed again and again. In the forest restaurant Plessenburg there is the possibility to stop. Highlights: - National Park House Ilsetal - Ilsestein - Paternoster Cliff - Ilse waterfalls
- 4.6 (92)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt The varied route starts at the Ilsetal hiking car park. The Ilse is crossed a little further north and on winding forest paths it goes through beautiful nature past granite rock formations, cliffs and vantage points. There are places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights: - Ilsefälle waterfall - Paternosterklippe cliff near Ilsenburg with viewpoint - Ilsestein
- 4.4 (53)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried hiking trail in Ilsenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. The popular hiking destination - the famous Ilsestein with its iron cross - rises high above the Ilsetal. The beautiful view of the Ilsetal, the town of Ilseburg, the Brocken massif and the Harz foreland can be enjoyed from here. The cross was erected in 1814 on behalf of Count zu Stolberg-Wernigerode. The place is also known for Heinrich Heine, who visited it on his journey through the Harz Mountains in 1824 and climbed up to the cast-iron...
- 4.5 (12)·Hard·14.5 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrBeautiful loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. This wonderful loop begins at the parking lot at Ilsenburg Castle. The first half of the hike leads up to the Ilsestein and in the direction of the Brockenkinder. There is also a forest inn on the way. From the highest point on Renneckenberg, the hike first leads along the creek on Renneckenberg and then along the beautiful Ilse. The Ilse, with its wonderfully wild and romantic atmosphere and waterfalls, accompanies the path to the...
- 4.7 (6)·Hard·14.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrAnnual hiking and running event in the Harz Mountains. The Harzgebirgslauf offers various options for hiking, Nordic walking and running. This round is the half marathon and can of course also be hiked as a beautiful day hike. All routes start in Hasserode. Forest, water and villages are in balance. There are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Annual event
- 3.7 (7)·Hard·11.4 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrExciting, varied hiking trail near Ilsenburg, Saxony-Anhalt. The hike leads through the Ilsetal, along primeval beech forests and past rugged rock formations to the Ilsestein. Highlights of the hike: - Ilse Falls - Paternoster cliffs lookout point - Rock teaching park - Ilsenstein - Heinrich Heine monument - Bremer Hut
- 4.0 (5)·Moderate·15.7 mi·Est. 8–9 hrVaried mountain bike tour in the Harz National Park. This beautiful mountain route passes through idyllic forests and leads to impressive cliffs and viewpoints. Through the picturesque Ilse valley and the large sand valley, there is a steep ascent to the Scharfenstein. When the weather is good, there is a view down to the Eckertalsperre. The route becomes more demanding at the Zeterklippen. Accessible by bus and train. - Zeterklippen - idyllic Ilsetal - Ilsestein
- 4.2 (9)·Hard·13.3 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Harz National Park, Saxony-Anhalt. On this fantastic tour one always has wonderful impressions of the beautiful landscape of the Harz Mountains. There are wide views from rocks as well as wild and romantic river courses in the shade of the forest to enjoy. From the car park in Ilsenburg, the tour leads along the Ilse and over the Scharfenstein, Hermannsklippe and Ilsestein. Highlights of the tour: - Heinrich Heine trail - Ranger station Scharfenstein - Brockenblick -...
- 4.9 (4)·Hard·14.1 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrPanoramic loop in the Harz National Park, Saxony Anhalt. There is so much to discover on this idyllic hike through the Harz landscape: it starts in Ilsenburg. From here the route first leads to the Ilse Falls, then on to Meineckenberg. The hike to the Ilsestein leads over the wolf cliffs. There are numerous rest areas along the way. Highlights: - Froschfelsen - Upper Ilse Falls (Bremer Hütte) - Ferdinandstein - Wolf Cliff - Chief Forester Koch monument - Ilsestein - Ilsenburg Monastery...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Gehrental?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Gehrental. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 12 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Gehrental?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Gehrental is Through the Ilsetal to the Plessenburg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 269 reviews. This trail is 8.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,637 ft.
What is the longest trail near Gehrental?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Gehrental is Hohnehof/Ilsestein. This trail is estimated to be 23.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Gehrental?
Gehrental: With an ascent of 4,091 ft, Ilsenburg - Rabenklippe - Plesenburg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Hohnehof/Ilsestein with 4,061 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Gehrental?
The most popular and difficult trail near Gehrental is Through the Ilsetal with a 4.5-star rating from 12 reviews.
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