Best trails near Schöneleite
4.9(26 reviews)
Want to check out Schöneleite from the trail? Good news: 4 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 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schöneleite are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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...
- Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis delightful loop invites discovery of unique geological history and breathtaking vantage points starting near the historical Lauchagrund. The trail leads past tranquil woodland scenes, guiding paths around the historic Zimmerberg and past hidden shelters steeped in local heritage. Exploring further reveals majestic climbing rocks and old stone gateways chiseled by time, including the impressive Aschenbergstein. The final stretch trickles gently back down along a rushing stream, passing...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Schöneleite?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schöneleite is Inselsberg Loop, which has a 4.6 star rating from 22 reviews. This trail is 9.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,119 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schöneleite?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schöneleite is Messerpokal-Lauf. This trail is estimated to be 31.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schöneleite?
Schöneleite: 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 Bad Tabarz - Großer Inselberg - Aschenbergstein with 2,759 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schöneleite?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schöneleite is Inselsberg Loop with a 4.6-star rating from 22 reviews.
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- Großer Inselsberg
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- 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