Best trails near Laufbrunnen
4.5(46 reviews)
Want to check out Laufbrunnen from the trail? Good news: 7 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Laufbrunnen 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...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·32.4 mi·Est. 13.5–14.5 hrStage 1 of the Ilmtal cycle path. The first day's stage of the Ilm Valley Cycle Path leads from Allzunah over the high path of the Thuringian Forest through the climatic health resort of Stützerbach, where the Ilm rises from its sources. It goes via the university and Goethe city of Ilmenau through the Schortetal along the Ilmufer to the stage destination Kranichfeld. There are numerous historical landmarks, museums, and cities along the way that are well worth a stopover. Highlights: -...
- 4.9 (4)·Hard·13.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrWell-marked hiking trail around Illmenau in the Thuringian Forest Due to its length and the altitude profile, this hike is not particularly demanding. It can also be hiked in several stages. The starting point of the circular hiking trail is the Lessingpark. There is also a café here, so you can refresh yourself before or after the hike. Highlights of the hike: - Bouncing boardwalk - Preller monument - Ravene cabin - Weberstein - "Wolfram Fiedler" summer toboggan run - Hertz Promenade
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Laufbrunnen?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Laufbrunnen. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Laufbrunnen?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Laufbrunnen 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 Laufbrunnen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Laufbrunnen is Ilmtal-Radweg Etappe 1: Allzunah - Kranichfeld. This trail is estimated to be 32.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Laufbrunnen?
Laufbrunnen: With an ascent of 3,553 ft, Von Erfurt zur Schortemühle 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 Laufbrunnen?
The most popular and difficult trail near Laufbrunnen 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
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- Finsteres Loch
- Vorderer Erbskopf
- Endleichtor
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- Heusingersches Stift
- Schwalbenstein
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- Sitzender Goethe
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