Best trails near Wetzstein
4.8(4 reviews)
Want to check out Wetzstein from the trail? Good news: 3 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 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wetzstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (3)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park, Thuringia. This beautiful loop trail leads from Lehesten to the Wetzstein. In addition to the Wetzsteinhuette, you can also look forward to great views here, which you can enjoy particularly well from the almost 36 m high Altvaterturm. Highlights of the hike: - Altvaterturm with playground - Wetzstein - Wetzsteinhuette (note opening hours) - nice picnic benches
- Moderate·10.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis is part of the circular hiking trail - slate path on the "Green Belt" - Probstzella - Thuringian Forest. The slate path connects interesting geotopes, technical monuments and museums that were created in the historical mining areas in the Thuringian Slate Mountains / Obere Saale Nature Park.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Wetzstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wetzstein is Lehesten-Altvaterturm-Schönwappenweg-Staatsbruch, which has a 5.0 star rating from 1 reviews. This trail is 6.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,056 ft.
What is the longest trail near Wetzstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wetzstein is Grünes Band - Nordhalben nach Lehesten. This trail is estimated to be 10.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wetzstein?
Wetzstein: With an ascent of 1,683 ft, Grünes Band - Nordhalben nach Lehesten has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Lehesten-Altvaterturm-Schönwappenweg-Staatsbruch with 1,056 ft of elevation gain.
