Best trails near Rattelsberg
4.0(35 reviews)
Want to check out Rattelsberg from the trail? Good news: 7 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Rattelsberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.1 (17)·Hard·14.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route follows stage 6 of the Rennsteig, connecting Friedrichshöhe with Spechtsbrunn on a diverse section. From the slate-roofed houses of Friedrichshöhe, the trail leads via Limbach to Bernhardsthal, where a natural swimming lake offers a perfect rest stop. Passing through Neuhaus am Rennweg—home to Thuringia's highest train station—the path continues via Ernsthal and the Frankenwaldblick viewpoint to the Brand mountain inn and finally Spechtsbrunn. Overnight stays are available at the...
- 4.4 (8)·Hard·26.5 miEvent route for marathon runners from 2016 This is the route of the Rennsteiglauf Marathon 2016. Please note the StVo. It is possible that some parts of this route were closed especially for the marathon and are now integrated into normal traffic again. The route is suitable for training marathon runners. It runs from Neuhaus am Rennweg to Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig.
- 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...
- 3.4 (4)·Hard·13.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrStage 4 of the "Panoramaweg Schwarzatal" long-distance hiking trail, Thuringia. This is the fourth stage of the Schwarzatal Panorama Trail, which follows the course of the Schwarza over a length of around 140 km from the source on the Rennsteig to its confluence with the Saale. The fourth stage begins in Scheibe and ends in Goldisthal. Castles, palaces, idyllic villages, great views and lots of peace and nature await hikers on this certified quality trail. There are places to stay overnight...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Rattelsberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Rattelsberg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Rattelsberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Rattelsberg is Rennsteig Stage 6: Friedrichshöhe - Spechtsbrunn, which has a 4.1 star rating from 17 reviews. This trail is 14.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,801 ft.
What is the longest trail near Rattelsberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Rattelsberg 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 Rattelsberg?
Rattelsberg: 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 Almerswind- Limbach - Schalkau with 4,412 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Rattelsberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Rattelsberg is Rennsteig Stage 6: Friedrichshöhe - Spechtsbrunn with a 4.1-star rating from 17 reviews.
Top sights in Thuringian Forest Nature Park
Explore in the Neuhaus am Rennweg area
Attractions
Points of interest
- Sandberg
- Dreistromstein
- Schwarzaquelle
- Südthüringens schönste Aussichten
- Fernblick über Scheibe-Alsbach
- Werraquelle (Saar)
- Rolling head
- Petersberg
- Rattelsberg
- Pumpspeicherwerk Goldisthal (Vorsperre Gräftiegel)
- Pumpspeicherwerk Goldisthal (Vorsperre)
- Goldwaschplatz
- Habichtsberg
- Vereinsquelle " Thüringerwald Verein Neuhaus e.V."
- Am Rennsteig
- Wanderhütten an der Rennsteigbaude
- Brandberg
- Rambachsberg
- Am Alsbachberg
- Weidmannsheil