Best trails near Heckenberg

Popular, 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...

Varied 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 -...

Mountain 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.

Varied 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...