Best trails near Emilienbrunnen
4.4(24 reviews)
Want to check out Emilienbrunnen 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 Emilienbrunnen are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (21)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic loop to the Kickelhahn in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. This varied tour starts at the end of Ilmenau, not far from the festival hall. The railway station "Ilmenau, Bad" is also not far from the starting point. The route offers a beautiful combination of nature and history. It crosses the Goethe Trail and the cave that Goethe once visited can be visited. The view from the platform of the Herrmannstein rock is truly unique. It takes some time, but the paths are mostly paved...
- Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful hike in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. At the beginning, the route leads up the not too steep forest paths. The "Schwalbenstein" viewpoint awaits - there is a rock nearby on which Goethe is said to have written part of "Iphigenia"! The route continues on steeper paths to the viewpoint and on beautiful forest paths to the "Schöffenhaus" excursion inn. There is also a nice place to stop for refreshments a little further on - there is a restaurant and a viewing tower on the Hohe...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Emilienbrunnen?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Emilienbrunnen is Kickelhahn Round Trail - Ilmenau - Thüringer Wald, which has a 4.3 star rating from 21 reviews. This trail is 6.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,453 ft.
What is the longest trail near Emilienbrunnen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Emilienbrunnen is Ilmenau-Geraberg-Manebach. This trail is estimated to be 18.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Emilienbrunnen?
Emilienbrunnen: With an ascent of 3,051 ft, Ilmenau - Schmücke - Rennsteig has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ilmenau-Geraberg-Manebach with 2,923 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Emilienbrunnen?
The most popular and difficult trail near Emilienbrunnen is Ilmenau - Schmücke - Rennsteig with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Kleiner Dreiherrnstein
- Goethehäuschen
- Langebachskopf
- Pindarsquelle
- Emmastein
- Marienquelle
- Finsteres Loch
- Vorderer Erbskopf
- Endleichtor
- Sophiengrotte
- Historische Jagdanlage auf dem Kickelhahn
- Heusingersches Stift
- Schwalbenstein
- Veronikaberg
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- Wolfsgraben
- Kickelhahnturm
- Manebacher Kuhtränke
- Sitzender Goethe
- Pranger