Best trails near St. Katharina
3.1(13 reviews)
Want to check out St. Katharina from the trail? Good news: 6 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 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near St. Katharina are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·14.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route follows stage 16 of the certified "Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland" premium trail, connecting the Burgstein region with Hirschberg on a historically profound section where modern German history comes alive. The hike begins at the Burgstein houses and leads through the idyllic Kemnitzbach Valley past the Kienmühle mill. A major historical landmark along the way is Gutenfürst, home to a former East-West German border railway station. The trail then follows the "Green Belt" along the...
- 2.1 (6)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrFamily-friendly hike along the Saxon Saale This beautiful circular hiking trail leads along the banks of the Saale and connects Franconia with Thuringia. In complete seclusion you can hike here and enjoy the unspoilt nature. The hike begins in Hirschberg near the Tannery Museum.
- Hard·12.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrInteresting, idyllic section of the Schieferpfad circular hiking trail on the "Green Belt" - Probstzella - Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The slate path connects interesting geotopes, technical monuments and museums that were created in the historical mining areas in the Thuringian Slate Mountains / Obere Saale Nature Park. Highlights of the route: - View of the Saale valley - Wenceslas Cave - Viewing platform on the guard hill
- 2.2 (3)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park, Thuringia. The Lohbachgrund-Weg US 92 is a beautiful loop trail through the Thuringian part of the Franconian Forest. The first part of the hike runs along the edge of the former leather town of Hirschberg on the Saale. Then you follow the Lohbach to Ullersreuth, from where you walk through the fields and along small forested areas back to the car park. Highlights of the hike: - Saale - former leather town of...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near St. Katharina?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near St. Katharina. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near St. Katharina?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near St. Katharina is Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland Stage 16: Burgsteingebiet - Hirschberg, which has a 5.0 star rating from 2 reviews. This trail is 14.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,820 ft.
What is the longest trail near St. Katharina?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near St. Katharina is Saale-Orla-Hunderter 2020. This trail is estimated to be 31.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near St. Katharina?
St. Katharina: With an ascent of 5,239 ft, Saale-Orla-Hunderter 2020 has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland Stage 16: Burgsteingebiet - Hirschberg with 1,820 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near St. Katharina?
The most popular and difficult trail near St. Katharina is Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland Stage 16: Burgsteingebiet - Hirschberg with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
