Best trails near Mühlburg
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Want to check out Mühlburg from the trail? Good news: 10 trails will get you there, including camping and 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 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Mühlburg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (48)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular, cultural-historical loop hiking trail on the Rhönberg, Thuringia. Follow the circular route on field and meadow paths and visit three castles. From the start in Mühlberg, it first goes to the Mühlburg, further through the forest to the Wachsenburg and along fields to the Gleichen Castle, with the first two also offering places to stop for refreshments. A constant up and down, especially before and after the castles, offers variety on the idyllic circular route. Highlights of the...
- 4.6 (46)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried hike in the Rhönberg nature reserve This hike starts just south of the Wachsenburg fortress (detour to the castle museum possible). From here, the route climbs a few inclines to the Radegrunde chapel and Mühlburg castle. Another highlight of the route is the mountain castle. The way back initially leads downhill again and only at the end of the route, before the route reaches the starting point again, a small incline has to be climbed. Highlights: - "Wachsenburg view" rest area -...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·28.7 mi·Est. 12–13 hrMountain bike route with beautiful views past the medieval castle ensemble "Drei Gleichen". This route starts at the "Drei Gleichen" campsite and leads from here over several small elevations and hills, from which there are great views of the surrounding countryside. You also pass some historically relevant places, as well as the Wechma dam. Part of the route is a water passage, about 75cm deep.
- Hard·18.5 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrVaried loop in the Thuringian Forest. Of course, the hike is named after the three castles that are visited on this hike - Gleichen Castle, Mühlburg Castle and Wachsenburg Castle sit enthroned on their mountains in the immediate vicinity. The start is at the car park right next to the "Dreigleichen" tourist information centre. The name "Dreigleichen" ("Three similar")refers to the castles, which are actually very different, but which, according to legend, were struck by a huge bolt of...
- Easy·19.5 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrVaried GeoRoute and historical loop in the Thuringian Forest. This great GeoRoute not only offers interesting archaeological sites but also consists of culturally interesting sections. Part of the route consists of the old royal road (via regia). The start is at the GeoInfoCenter "Kulturscheune Mühlberg". There are parking spaces and a restaurant to stop off at after the tour. Highlights: - Gleichen Castle - Brine spring near Sülzenbrücken - Small Lake Grossrettbach geotope - Mühlburg...
- Moderate·9.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic loop in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. A great and varied loop that begins at a beautiful starting point: the Ringhofen estate is a former manor. Today there is a golf course, a riding centre and a hotel with a restaurant to stop off at after the tour. There are beautiful geological and historical sights along the way. For example, there is the crystal-clear karst spring "Mühlberger Spring", which was formed 7000 years ago by a sinkhole. There is a car park at the starting...
- Moderate·25.1 mi·Est. 9–10 hr2nd stage of the long-distance cycle route Thuringian city chain from Eisenach to Altenburg The term Thuringian chain of cities describes a 130-kilometer-long imaginary line on which the six largest cities in the state of Thuringia line up in an easterly direction. The long-distance cycle path has mostly flat terrain and mostly leads on paved dirt roads and side roads. The waymarking of the route includes the designation “Thuringian city chain” with the central pictogram of a...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Mühlburg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Mühlburg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Mühlburg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Mühlburg is Three Gleichen Castles Loop, which has a 4.4 star rating from 48 reviews. This trail is 8.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,309 ft.
What is the longest trail near Mühlburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Mühlburg is Erfurt - Marienthal - Drei Gleichen. This trail is estimated to be 30.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Mühlburg?
Mühlburg: With an ascent of 3,464 ft, MTB Tour: 3 Gleichen via Wechmar Dam has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is GeoRoute 3: Burgenroute with 2,641 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Mühlburg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Mühlburg is GeoRoute 3: Burgenroute with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.