Best trails near Echowiese
3.9(4 reviews)
Want to check out Echowiese from the trail? Good news: 2 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 2 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Echowiese are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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 Echowiese?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Echowiese is Stützerbach via Kickelhahn Loop, which has a 4.0 star rating from 2 reviews. This trail is 11.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,565 ft.
What is the longest trail near Echowiese?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Echowiese is Ilmenau-Geraberg-Manebach. This trail is estimated to be 18.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Echowiese?
Echowiese: With an ascent of 2,923 ft, Ilmenau-Geraberg-Manebach has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Stützerbach via Kickelhahn Loop with 2,565 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Echowiese?
The most popular and difficult trail near Echowiese is Stützerbach via Kickelhahn Loop with a 4.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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