Best trails near Ratsteich
4.6(70 reviews)
Want to check out Ratsteich from the trail? Good news: 7 trails will get you there, including camping 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 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ratsteich are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (55)·Easy·4.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrA varied hiking tour in Ehrenfriedersdorf, Saxony. Hike along the Röhrgraben to the reservoir. You will encounter varied landscapes on the tour. There are wonderful experiences in nature, such as the Greifenstein (observation rock, open-air stage). The hike is almost entirely on forest trails, quiet and beautiful landscapes. Swimming and refreshment stops are available on the route. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes -...
- 4.2 (8)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular hike in the Ore Mountains, Saxony. This hike through the valley of the Greifenbach is characterized by a very special idyll. Always following the happily babbling Greifenbach, you walk past several nice rest areas to the Greifenbach reservoir. You can swim here in summer (fee for swimming area). Highlights of the hike: - Greifenbach - Geyer pond (Greifenbach reservoir) - idyllic paths - Detour to the Greifensteinen (optional)
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·21 mi·Est. 9–9.5 hrPromising tour in Geyer, Saxony. This tour starts at the beautiful Geyerschen pond. Many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes will accompany you, the varied landscape is particularly beautiful, sometimes through charming villages, fields, then again forest. Highlights of the tour: - Nice views - Diverse natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·20.6 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrVaried hiking route from Annaberg-Buchholz, Saxony. The hiking route starts at the train station in Annaberg-Buchholz and leads via Geyer, Thum to Scharfenstein. Highlights of the tour: - Castle ruins of Schreckenberg - Geyersberg - Greifenbach valley - Geyer pond - Cross Rock - Greifensteine lookout rock - Stulpner Cave - George Rock - Georg Stein - Bone - Loffelberg - Manor Drebach
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·22 mi·Est. 9–10 hrVaried mountain bike tour in the Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany. It starts in Annaberg-Buchholz near the lower train station, so you can travel here by train. The round leads across fields to Geyer and from there into the forest with the famous Greifensteine. Here you can take some time and enjoy the view. There is an adventure climbing forest and you can eat and drink something. Highlights: - Greifensteine - Adventure climbing forest Greifensteine - Geyer pond - Geyer Gymnastics Museum -...
- Hard·26 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrPanoramic & romantic hiking trail from Thum, Saxony. From Thum you follow the blue marked path to the Greifensteinen and you can have a great view of the Fichtelberg. It then continues to the Greifenbachstauweiher. If you love it romantic, you should follow the Röhrgrabenweg for a while. Passing the ski jumps, the route continues to Geyer via the Walthershöhe. In Tannenberg, the path leads right through a former manor, in front of which there is a historic tower. Now it's out of the valley...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Ratsteich?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ratsteich is Am Kalten Feld - Greifensteine, which has a 4.6 star rating from 55 reviews. This trail is 4.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 633 ft.
What is the longest trail near Ratsteich?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ratsteich is Thum - Fichtelberg - Oberwiesenthal. This trail is estimated to be 26.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ratsteich?
Ratsteich: With an ascent of 5,164 ft, Thum - Fichtelberg - Oberwiesenthal has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Von Annaberg-Buchholz nach Scharfenstein with 3,015 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ratsteich?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ratsteich is Greifensteine - Gornsdorf Loop with a 5.0-star rating from 3 reviews.