Best trails near Pechleite
4.7(23 reviews)
Want to check out Pechleite from the trail? Good news: 2 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 2 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Pechleite are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (21)·Hard·15.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route follows stage 5 of the Rennsteig, connecting Frauenwald (Allzunah) with Friedrichshöhe on a historically significant section. The hike marks the transition from the Thuringian Forest to the Thuringian Slate Mountains and passes the Großer Dreiherrenstein, which marks the exact geographic midpoint of the 169 km trail. Cultural and scenic highlights include Neustadt am Rennsteig with its Rennsteig Museum, the Rennsteigwarte observation tower on the Eselsberg near Masserberg, and the...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·38.6 mi·Est. 17.5–19.5 hrStage 2 of the long-distance cycle path “Rennsteig-Radwanderweg”, Thuringia. This is the second stage of the approximately 200 km long Rennsteig cycle path, which follows a ridge path that has existed since the Middle Ages and was formerly used as a trade route from Hörschel an der Werra to Blankenstein an der Saale. The bike tour is largely identical to the famous long-distance hiking trail on the Rennsteig, which is why you are mostly on gravel, well-marked paths. The second stage is a...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Pechleite?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Pechleite is Rennsteig Stage 5: Allzunah - Friedrichshöhe, which has a 4.3 star rating from 21 reviews. This trail is 15.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,375 ft.
What is the longest trail near Pechleite?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Pechleite is Rennsteig-Radwanderweg Etappe 2: Oberhof - Neuhaus am Rennweg. This trail is estimated to be 38.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Pechleite?
Pechleite: With an ascent of 6,148 ft, Rennsteig-Radwanderweg Etappe 2: Oberhof - Neuhaus am Rennweg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rennsteig Stage 5: Allzunah - Friedrichshöhe with 2,375 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Pechleite?
The most popular and difficult trail near Pechleite is Rennsteig Stage 5: Allzunah - Friedrichshöhe with a 4.3-star rating from 21 reviews.
