Best trails near Sphinxgrotte
3.9(53 reviews)
Want to check out Sphinxgrotte 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. Explore Sphinxgrotte from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Sphinxgrotte are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.0 (12)·Easy·14.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr4th partial stage of the long-distance cycle route through Thuringia from Eisenach to Altenburg The term "Thuringian chain of cities" refers to an imaginary line 130 kilometers long, along which the six largest cities in the state of Thuringia line up in an easterly direction. The long-distance cycle route mainly leads through flat terrain and mostly on paved dirt roads and side roads. The route marking includes the designation "Thüringer Städtekette" with the central pictogram of a...
- 4.4 (21)·Moderate·18.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrPromising, varied bike tour in Mellingen, Thuringia. The 28 km long Feininger cycle path links and opens up important motifs by the painter Lyonel Feininger in the area around Weimar. He himself was once on the road with his bicycle in search of a motif. Highlights of the circular route: - Picturesque natural landscape - In the footsteps of Lyonel Feininger - Beautiful views
- 4.7 (7)·Easy·18.1 mi·Est. 7–8 hrStage 2 of the Ilmtal cycle path. The second day's stage of the Ilm Valley Cycle Path leads from Kranichfeld into the Weimarer Land. With Tannroda and Bad Berka, there are two cities worth seeing on just under 30km, but you should take a lot of time for them Weimar, the city of culture, which is also the stage destination. Highlights: - Tannroda: palace and castle complex, Thuringian basket-making museum - Bad Berka spa town - Weimar: Belvedere Palace, Goethe-Schiller monument
- 4.5 (4)·Easy·35 mi·Est. 13–14 hrStage 9 of the Mittelland Route. On the 9th day's stage of the Mittelland route, it goes from Erfurt over the Weimar, city of culture, to Jena, city of light. On this bike tour, the focus is primarily on historical and cultural sights in all three cities, but there is also a lot to see in terms of landscape with the Weimar Ilmpark and the Jena area. Highlights: - Erfurt: Krämerbrücke, cathedral, Thuringian zoo park - Weimar, city of culture
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Sphinxgrotte?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sphinxgrotte is Thuringia Cycle Route Stage 4: Weimar - Jena, which has a 4.0 star rating from 12 reviews. This trail is 14.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 882 ft.
What is the longest trail near Sphinxgrotte?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sphinxgrotte is Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 9: Erfurt - Jena. This trail is estimated to be 35.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Sphinxgrotte?
Sphinxgrotte: With an ascent of 2,434 ft, Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 9: Erfurt - Jena has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Um den Großen Ettersberg und Gedenkstätte Buchenwald with 1,761 ft of elevation gain.
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- Buchenwald Memorial
- Stein des guten Glücks
- Schulgarten
- Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek
- Wittumspalais
- Erlebnisstation 1 Goethe-Erlebnisweg - Kugelspiel
- Tempelherrenhaus
- Brunnen am Lesemuseum
- Musentempel
- Karlsmühle
- Leutraquelle
- Ochsenauge (Leutraquelle)
- Hainturm
- Historischer Friedhof
- Stadtschloss
- Stadtkirche St. Peter und Paul
- Brunnen am Graben
- Erlebnisstation 2 Goethe-Erlebnisweg - Liebeskompass
- Schloss Tiefurt
- Herdergarten