Best trails near Saale
4.5(8 reviews)
Want to check out Saale from the trail? Good news: 3 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 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Saale are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (8)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic and varied hike in Harra, Thuringia. A beautiful loop that starts at Harra train station, passes Harra Castle and leads into the forest with a fairly steep ascent. The route follows the Alpensteig along the Saale through shady forest paths and back again at Saaldorf. Highlights of the circular route: - Along the Saale - Harra Castle - Beautiful views - Shady forest paths
- Hard·27.6 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr3rd stage of the official Saaleradweg long-distance cycle route from the Saale source to the mouth of the Elbe The long-distance cycle path is an official cycle path of the Saaleradweg eV and is signposted with the pictogram of a cyclist on a blue stripe and the text "Saale". The long-distance cycle path runs on cycle path D-Route 11, which runs from the Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria. The route is also part of the R1 European cycle route (France / Russia) and the EuroVelo2 (Ireland /...
- Hard·20 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrThis circular hike at Bleiloch leads extensively around the southern tip of the bleaching reservoir and even reaches the height of the Rennsteig. The hiker stays on the Saale until Lemnitzhammer, then it goes through the romantic Sieglitztal up to the Rennsteig. Via Seibis you reach the Marienberg lookout point and then descend into the valley of the Thuringian Muschwitz. There you follow the Kolonnenweg down the valley. After crossing the connecting road from Lichtenbrunn to Lichtenberg, the...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Saale?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Saale is Harra - Saaldorf Schleife, which has a 4.5 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 8.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,115 ft.
What is the longest trail near Saale?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Saale is Saaleradweg Etappe 3: Blankenstein - Ziegenrück. This trail is estimated to be 27.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Saale?
Saale: With an ascent of 2,542 ft, Bleilochrunde-III has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Saaleradweg Etappe 3: Blankenstein - Ziegenrück with 1,965 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Saale?
The most popular and difficult trail near Saale is Saaleradweg Etappe 3: Blankenstein - Ziegenrück with a -star rating from 0 reviews.