Best trails near Langebachskopf
4.6(25 reviews)
Want to check out Langebachskopf from the trail? Good news: 6 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 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Langebachskopf 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...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular, panoramic hiking route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. From Stützerbach the hike leads through the Thuringian Forest high up to the summit of the Kirkelhahn. From here there are outstanding views of the region and the idyll of the forest. Highlights of the route: - Great views - Close to nature and calm
- 4.6 (5)·Hard·15.9 mi·Est. 9–10 hrPopular, varied loop in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This extensive loop begins in Gehlberg and first leads through the Geratal Valley and over the Ilm River. It continues along natural paths via the Hirtenwiese meadow, the Gabelbach hunting lodge, and the Kickelhahn tower. From here, there are great views over the idyllic forest. Highlights of the circular trail: - Kickelhahn Tower - Great Hermannstein - Emmastein
- 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
What are the different types of hiking trails near Langebachskopf?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Langebachskopf. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Langebachskopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Langebachskopf is Ilmenau via Kickelhahn, which has a 4.6 star rating from 11 reviews. This trail is 6.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,673 ft.
What is the longest trail near Langebachskopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Langebachskopf is Gehlberg - Kickelhahn - Manebach -Emmastein Mönchhof. This trail is estimated to be 15.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Langebachskopf?
Langebachskopf: With an ascent of 3,943 ft, Gehlberg - Kickelhahn - Manebach -Emmastein Mönchhof 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 Langebachskopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Langebachskopf is Über Kickelhahn und Großen Hermannstein with a 4.8-star rating from 3 reviews.
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- Kleiner Dreiherrnstein
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- Pindarsquelle
- Emmastein
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- Finsteres Loch
- Vorderer Erbskopf
- Endleichtor
- Sophiengrotte
- Historische Jagdanlage auf dem Kickelhahn
- Heusingersches Stift
- Schwalbenstein
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- Manebacher Kuhtränke
- Sitzender Goethe
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