Best trails near Glittstein
4.3(17 reviews)
Want to check out Glittstein from the trail? Good news: 5 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 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Glittstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (8)·Moderate·26.3 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrStage 2 of the Werra Valley Cycle Path. The second section of the Werra Valley Cycle Path starts in the historic “theater town” of Meiningen and follows the Werra north to Breitungen. It is worth making a stop here at the Breiter See or at one of the numerous historical sights. It continues over the nature reserve "Forstloch Riedwiesen" to the destination Bad Salzungen. Highlights: - "Theater city" Meiningen: historic old town, Meininger Theater, Meininger Hofkapelle - Fortified church and...
- 2.8 (5)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop around the Breitung lakes. The loop leads around the Vorderer and Hinterer Breitunger lakes. The trail initially runs parallel to a mixed forest before heading anticlockwise along the shore of the first lake. Later, the route changes to a field path and follows the Werra cycle path for a section. In the last section, the trail leaves the wider route and runs as a path directly between the lakeshore and a small forest, passes a meadow with fruit trees and returns to the...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Glittstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Glittstein is Werratal-Radweg Etappe 2: Meiningen - Bad Salzungen, which has a 4.7 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 26.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,723 ft.
What is the longest trail near Glittstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Glittstein is Vom Burgsee über Brotterode-Trusetal zum Inselberg. This trail is estimated to be 37.3 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Glittstein?
Glittstein: With an ascent of 5,354 ft, Vom Burgsee über Brotterode-Trusetal zum Inselberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Über Floh-Seligenthal und Breitungen/Werra with 3,661 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Glittstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Glittstein is Um die Breitunger Seen und über den Häselsberg with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.