Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental
8miLength
1,771ftElevation gain
4.5–5hrEstimated time
Loop
Idyllic loop in the Thuringian Forest
This beautiful route from Bad Tabarz offers a typical hiking experience in the Thuringian Forest. The hike leads on lonely paths through romantic coniferous forest with babbling brooks and past impressive rock formations. Rest areas such as the Waltershauser Hütte invite to take a deep breath and have a picnic.
It is possible to travel to Bad Tabarz by public transport, from there it is only a short walk to the starting point. At the Tanzbuche there is a mountain inn to stop off at.
Highlights of the hike:
- Aschenbergstein
- Information board "The cold heart"
- Summer toboggan run on the Inselsberg
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Top sights
Hirschstein
Peak
Lutherbrunnen
Spring
Schutzhütte Fünfarmiger Wegweiser
Weather shelter
Rote Platte
Peak
Schutzhütte Ritzenwiese
Weather shelter
Waltershäuser Hütte
Hut
Aschenberghöhle
Cave
Lauchagrundnadel
Peak
Verlassene Wand
Peak
Habichtskopf
Peak
Hufeisenstein
Peak
Schwalbennest
Peak
Felsentalwächter
Peak
Aschenberg
Peak
Kleine Angstwand
Peak
Findling
Peak
Bärenbruch
Peak
Kleiner Wagenberg
Peak
Trockenberg
Peak
Lauchagrundquelle
Spring
Kräutertopf
Garden
Torstein
Attraction
Wassertretbecken
Attraction
Forstgut Winterstein
Garden
Mittelwand
Peak
Großer Jagdberg
Peak
Backofenloch
Cave
Versteckte Wand
Peak
Dreiherrenwand
Peak
Teufelsgrat
Peak
Mittagstein
Peak
Kaminwand
Peak
Kleiner Jagdberg
Peak
Angstwand
Peak
Roter Turm
Peak
Bärenbruchwand
Peak
Gickelhahn
Peak
Aschenbergstein
Viewpoint
Herberts-Born
Spring
Gut Runst
Picnic site
Top sights
Hirschstein
Peak
Lutherbrunnen
Spring
Schutzhütte Fünfarmiger Wegweiser
Weather shelter
Rote Platte
Peak
Schutzhütte Ritzenwiese
Weather shelter
Waltershäuser Hütte
Hut
Aschenberghöhle
Cave
Lauchagrundnadel
Peak
Verlassene Wand
Peak
Habichtskopf
Peak
Hufeisenstein
Peak
Schwalbennest
Peak
Felsentalwächter
Peak
Aschenberg
Peak
Kleine Angstwand
Peak
Findling
Peak
Bärenbruch
Peak
Kleiner Wagenberg
Peak
Trockenberg
Peak
Lauchagrundquelle
Spring
Kräutertopf
Garden
Torstein
Attraction
Wassertretbecken
Attraction
Forstgut Winterstein
Garden
Mittelwand
Peak
Großer Jagdberg
Peak
Backofenloch
Cave
Versteckte Wand
Peak
Dreiherrenwand
Peak
Teufelsgrat
Peak
Mittagstein
Peak
Kaminwand
Peak
Kleiner Jagdberg
Peak
Angstwand
Peak
Roter Turm
Peak
Bärenbruchwand
Peak
Gickelhahn
Peak
Aschenbergstein
Viewpoint
Herberts-Born
Spring
Gut Runst
Picnic site
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Get to know this 8.0-mile loop trail near Tabarz, Thuringia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
What is the expected weather this week for Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental?
Expected weather for Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental for the next 5 days is:
- Sun, September 20 - 60 degrees/pioggerella
- Mon, September 21 - 61 degrees/sereno
- Tue, September 22 - 64 degrees/sereno
- Wed, September 23 - 56 degrees/rovesci
- Thu, September 24 - 62 degrees/nebbia
Where is Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental located?
Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental is a trail located in Thuringian Forest Nature Park.
How hard is Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental?
Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental is considered a moderate hike that covers 8 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,771 ft. It takes about 4.5–5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental?
Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental is considered a moderate hike that covers 8 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,771 ft. It takes about 4.5–5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental a loop?
Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental is a loop trail that covers 8 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,771 ft. It takes about 4.5–5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental?
Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental is a loop trail that covers 8 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,771 ft. It takes about 4.5–5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental?
Dogs may be allowed on Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there scenic views at Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental?
Yes, Aschenbergstein is located on Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental.
Are there forests at Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental?
Yes, Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental is a forest trail in Thuringian Forest Nature Park.
Are there wildflowers at Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there wildlife at Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Bad Tabarz - Bärenbruchsgrund - Felsental in Thuringian Forest Nature Park. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on September 18, 2026 at 10:20 pm GMT+0