Best trails near Rabentalskopf
4.4(13 reviews)
Want to check out Rabentalskopf from the trail? Good news: 5 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Rabentalskopf are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.9 (7)·Moderate·9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular, idyllic circular hike in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This route leads from Stützerbach around the Großer Helmsberg. Quiet pine forests, wide forest paths, bubbling streams and a small waterfall await here. Highlights of the circular route: - Picturesque nature - Idyllic calm - Diversified
- 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...
- Moderate·9.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular, idyllic circular hike in the Thuringian Forest Biosphere Reserve, Thuringia. This route leads from Stützerbach to the Rennsteig to Allzunah, on to the small Dreiherrenstein and back to the starting point. Here you hike through enchanted coniferous forests and along bubbling streams. Highlights of the circular route: - Great Dreiherrenstein - Stützerbach hut - Stützerbach spa gardens
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Rabentalskopf?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Rabentalskopf. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Rabentalskopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Rabentalskopf is Ab Stützerbach zum Großen Helmsberg, which has a 4.9 star rating from 7 reviews. This trail is 9.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,751 ft.
What is the longest trail near Rabentalskopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Rabentalskopf is Über Kickelhahn und Großen Hermannstein. This trail is estimated to be 13.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Rabentalskopf?
Rabentalskopf: With an ascent of 2,864 ft, Über Kickelhahn und Großen Hermannstein has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Stützerbach via Kickelhahn Loop with 2,565 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Rabentalskopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Rabentalskopf 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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