Best trails near Marienquelle
4.7(8 reviews)
Want to check out Marienquelle 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 Marienquelle are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (5)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrScenic Rennsteigleiter route in the footsteps of Goethe, Thuringia. This beautiful route along the Rennsteig traces the footsteps of the poet and naturalist Goethe. The start is at the Ilmenau Rennsteig-Leiter town portal. The route initially heads westwards and crosses various hiking trails that also lead through the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. The Kickelhahn mountain massif offers particularly magnificent views over the Ilm valley. Fresh spring water can be enjoyed at the Marienquelle...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·11.9 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrInspiring Goethe hiking trail near Ilmenau in the Thuringian Forest. This quite challenging day tour requires a certain level of fitness and stamina, but above all good footwear. The start is at the Amtshaus am Markt in Ilmenau. Here, many of the famous poet's places of work are linked one after the other, which - in addition to the impressive scenery - also provides a lot of interesting information about Goethe and his work. Particularly impressive is the Schwalbenstein, a rock formation...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Marienquelle?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Marienquelle is Rennsteig-Leiter Ilmenau, which has a 4.5 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 8.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,293 ft.
What is the longest trail near Marienquelle?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Marienquelle is Gehlberg, Manebach, Emmastein, Hohe Warte Mönchhof. This trail is estimated to be 15.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Marienquelle?
Marienquelle: With an ascent of 3,553 ft, Gehlberg, Manebach, Emmastein, Hohe Warte Mönchhof 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 Marienquelle?
The most popular and difficult trail near Marienquelle is Goethewanderweg Ilmenau with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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- Kleiner Dreiherrnstein
- Goethehäuschen
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- Emmastein
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- Finsteres Loch
- Vorderer Erbskopf
- Endleichtor
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