Best trails near Schwalbenstein
4.8(4 reviews)
Want to check out Schwalbenstein from the trail? Good news: 3 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 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schwalbenstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (3)·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...
- 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 Schwalbenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schwalbenstein is Goethewanderweg Ilmenau, which has a 4.7 star rating from 3 reviews. This trail is 11.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,021 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schwalbenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schwalbenstein is Ilmenau - Schmücke - Rennsteig. This trail is estimated to be 13.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schwalbenstein?
Schwalbenstein: 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 Goethewanderweg Ilmenau with 3,021 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schwalbenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schwalbenstein is Goethewanderweg Ilmenau with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.
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- Kleiner Dreiherrnstein
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- Langebachskopf
- Pindarsquelle
- Emmastein
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- Finsteres Loch
- Vorderer Erbskopf
- Endleichtor
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- Heusingersches Stift
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- Sitzender Goethe
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