Best trails near Mittagstein
4.3(145 reviews)
Want to check out Mittagstein from the trail? Good news: 11 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 11 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Mittagstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (35)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried and scenic circular route in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. This varied route was the winner in the "Day tours" category in 2022 - so there is a consensus that this is a very special hiking trail! The start is near the Bad Tabarz tourist information centre. It goes through the forest and slightly uphill - always with beautiful views and rewarding vantage points. Later, the five-armed signpost is reached via a steep staircase so that the Hirschstein and Red Tower cannot be missed....
- 4.4 (48)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrGeoroute 8 in the UNESCO Global Geopark Thuringia Inselberg - Drei Gleichen in the Thuringian Forest. It starts at the tourist information in Bad Tabarz, very close to the bus station. It goes along wildly romantic rock formations and through the forest. A variety of information boards explain interesting facts about this GeoPark route. There are several cafes and restaurants in town where one can stop off after the hike. Highlights of the circular route: - Aschenbergstein - Kneipp spa...
- 4.6 (22)·Hard·9.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular, panoramic hike in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The tour starts at the tourist information office in Tabarz (390m above sea level). Here is also the starting point of the Vulkansteig with some information and the "Ringelnatz" gallery with constantly changing exhibitions. Tabarz can be reached by bus from Gotha or Eisenach or with the Thuringian Forest Railway from Gotha. It is a few minutes' walk from the stop to the starting point. First the path leads through the Lauchagrund...
- 4.0 (9)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular, picturesque loop near Bad Tarbaz, Thuringia. This loop leads to the Großer Inselberg and the summer toboggan run. The route runs on natural paths and asphalted trails through the Thuringian forest landscape, along the Tabarz hard stone works and the Backofenlöcher. Highlights of the tour: - View from the Große Inselberg - Summer toboggan run - View of Tabarz
- 3.5 (11)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrIdyllic loop in the Thuringian Forest This beautiful route from Bad Tabarz offers a typical hiking experience in the Thuringian Forest. The hike leads on lonely paths through romantic coniferous forest with babbling brooks and past impressive rock formations. Rest areas such as the Waltershauser Hütte invite to take a deep breath and have a picnic. It is possible to travel to Bad Tabarz by public transport, from there it is only a short walk to the starting point. At the Tanzbuche there is a...
- 4.5 (3)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hike in Tabarz, Thuringia. The Lauchagrund - a scenic treasure of Thuringia is a rock-lined valley near Bad Tabarz. It was named after the mountain stream of the same name. The name comes from "Lauchaha", i.e. leek water. On the banks of the brook grows a lot of wild garlic. The path leads partly along the Lauchagrundstraße. It starts at the Inselberg clinic. It goes past the geological natural monument Plattenbruch am Hübel in the direction of the Lauchagrundstrasse on which the...
- 4.3 (3)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrNatural, picturesque circular hiking trail in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. From Tabarz it goes over Schweizerhaus and Rotenbergspromenade through the picturesque forest. You can hike through the idyll of the Thuringian Forest along the Lauchagrund, Tanzbuche and Ink Hole and enjoy beautiful views of the surroundings over and over again. Highlights of the round: - Picturesque landscape - Idyllic nature - Great prospects
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Mittagstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Mittagstein. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 10 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Mittagstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Mittagstein is Gipfel- und Aussichtstour Tour 1 - Bad Tabarz, which has a 4.6 star rating from 35 reviews. This trail is 6.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,279 ft.
What is the longest trail near Mittagstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Mittagstein is Messerpokal-Lauf. This trail is estimated to be 31.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Mittagstein?
Mittagstein: With an ascent of 6,850 ft, Messerpokal-Lauf has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rennsteigschleife with 2,939 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Mittagstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Mittagstein is Inselsberg Loop with a 4.6-star rating from 22 reviews.
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- Großer Inselsberg
- Hirschstein
- Lutherbrunnen
- Kreuzl
- Forstgut Winterstein
- Schutzhütte Fünfarmiger Wegweiser
- Rote Platte
- Schutzhütte Ritzenwiese
- Schutzhütte Liftparkplatz
- Förster-Schwarz-Quelle
- Zimmerberg
- Cabarz & Inselsberg
- Wassertretbecken, Kneipp-Kuranlage Inselsbergquelle
- Cabarz / Tabarz
- Mittelwand
- Großer Jagdberg
- Übelberg
- Hexenbank
- Aschenberghöhle
- Backofenloch