Best trails near Leimbühl
4.5(8 reviews)
Want to check out Leimbühl from the trail? Good news: 4 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 Leimbühl are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (5)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrScenic Rennsteigleiter route in the footsteps of Goethe, Thuringia. This beautiful route along the Rennsteig traces the footsteps of the poet and naturalist Goethe. The start is at the Ilmenau Rennsteig-Leiter town portal. The route initially heads westwards and crosses various hiking trails that also lead through the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. The Kickelhahn mountain massif offers particularly magnificent views over the Ilm valley. Fresh spring water can be enjoyed at the Marienquelle...
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·11.2 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrHistorical circular trail in the Thuringian Forest. Start at Stützerbach railroad station and head east into the Rabental valley. If you have time, visit the Goethemuseum, which is located nearby. There is evidence that Johann Wolfgang Goehte often spent time here. Then you start the ascent to the Kickelhahn. This mountain is Ilmenau's local mountain and one of the town's landmarks with its high viewing tower. And Goethe's footsteps accompany you here too: it is said that he wrote "Wandrers...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Leimbühl?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Leimbühl is Rennsteig-Leiter Ilmenau, which has a 4.5 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 8.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,293 ft.
What is the longest trail near Leimbühl?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Leimbühl is Gehlberg, Finsterberg und Mönchhof. This trail is estimated to be 15.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Leimbühl?
Leimbühl: With an ascent of 3,802 ft, Gehlberg, Finsterberg und Mönchhof has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ilmenau - Schmücke - Rennsteig with 3,051 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Leimbühl?
The most popular and difficult trail near Leimbühl is Ilmenau - Schmücke - Rennsteig with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
