Best trails near Horse's head
4.8(35 reviews)
Want to check out Horse's head 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 Horse's head are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.8 (27)·Hard·10.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route follows stage 3 of the Rennsteig, connecting the Ebertswiese near Friedrichsroda with the famous sports resort of Oberhof on a densely forested section. The hike leads through extensive, untouched woodland over the Nesselberg and Sperrhügel hills to the Hoher Schorn observation tower, which offers sweeping panoramas. Shortly before the destination, the path reaches the winter sports center at Grenzadler, where hikers pass directly by the biathlon arena and the famous ski jumps...
- 4.7 (8)·Hard·12.4 miPopular, varied hiking trail in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. On this path near Tambach-Dietzharz you walk on narrow and lonely paths through the Tambacher Grund along the Thuringian Slate Mountains. Highlights of the hike: - Apfelstädter Grund - mean water bottom - Great Buchenberg with a view of the Schmalwassertalsperre - Wedelbach pond
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Horse's head?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Horse's head is Rennsteig Stage 3: Ebertswiese - Grenzadler, which has a 4.8 star rating from 27 reviews. This trail is 10.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,601 ft.
What is the longest trail near Horse's head?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Horse's head is Tambacher Gründe. This trail is estimated to be 12.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Horse's head?
Horse's head: With an ascent of 2,122 ft, Tambacher Gründe has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rennsteig Stage 3: Ebertswiese - Grenzadler with 1,601 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Horse's head?
The most popular and difficult trail near Horse's head is Rennsteig Stage 3: Ebertswiese - Grenzadler with a 4.8-star rating from 27 reviews.
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- Talsperre Schmalwasser
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- Spitterfall
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- Sitzgruppe Eingang Apfelstädter Grund
- Steinernes Tor
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- Stöckelsborn
- Sperrhügel
- Schmalkalder Loibe
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- Steinbühl
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