Bechstedt, a small community in the Saalfeld-Rudolstadt region of Germany, is a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts. With its picturesque landscape and diverse hiking opportunities, it attracts both locals and tourists.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Bechstedt
Hiking Trail
· Thuringia
Panorama route Schwarzatal - 8th stage Dissauer Gate to Schwarz confluence - Thuringian Forest
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
Stage 8
Open
19.9 km
5:25 h
370 m
631 m
Back to the Saale, let your last glances wander - One of the most beautiful stages on the Panorama route
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
26 MDR hiking guide "In the Schwarzatal near Sitzendorf"
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
12 km
3:30 h
342 m
343 m
The forested slopes between which Sitzendorf lies rise steeply. This is rewarded with a wonderful view into the Schwarzatal. The way leads down over roots and stones past Schwarzburg Castle and back to Sitzendorf.
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
International Mountain Hiking Trail Eisenach - Budapest (Part 1: Eisenach - Saalfeld)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
160 km
43:35 h
2,545 m
2,552 m
The International Mountain Hiking Trail of Friendship was established in 1983 by the then states of the GDR, CSSR, Polish People's Republic, and Hungarian People's Republic. It runs over 2690 km from the Wartburg near Eisenach to Budapest.
The first section runs to Neuhaus along the Rennsteig, Germany's oldest long-distance hiking trail and ridge trail of the Thuringian Forest. From there, it descends into the Schwarza valley and follows the Schwarza and the Saale rivers to Saalfeld.
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
To Trippstein via Bechstedt
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.5 km
2:24 h
201 m
201 m
The starting point is the parking lot branch "Fasanerie" on the road from Allendorf to Schwarzburg. On the ridge, the path leads to the Trippstein with an impressive view into the Schwarzatal with Schwarzburg Castle.
Via Bechstedt with a place to stop for refreshments, the path passes the rider's base back to the starting point.
Hiked in July 2014
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
Schwarzatal Panorama Route: From Bechstedt-Trippstein to Bad Blankenburg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
14.9 km
4:05 h
271 m
436 m
ROUTE: 14.9 km
Bechstein-Trippstein, train station - Bechstedt, Am Anger - Bechstedter Gate - Trippstein, information point - Rolle, information point - Cordabang - Ebene (512 m), information point - Böhlscheiben - At the Devil's Staircase, information point - Griesbachfelsen, information point - Ebersteinblick, information point - Ingoklippe, information point - Bindseil Rock, information point - Siegfried Rock, information point - At the Schwarzabrücke - At the Chrysoprase Weir - At the Flößerhütte - REWE Market - Blankenburg, train station.
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
23 0722 Around Schwarzburg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
14.8 km
4:50 h
464 m
464 m
Extensive circular hike around Schwarzburg
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
Parking lot Nature Reserve Station Schwarzatal_Böhlscheiben_Cordobang_Bechstedt_Fröbitz_Böhlscheiben_Parking lot Nature Reserve Station
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15.1 km
3:36 h
523 m
518 m
Ascent from the Schwarzatal to a very scenic hike over the high villages between Böhlscheiben and Bechstedt.
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
Schwarzatal near Schwarzburg
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Difficulty
T2
moderate
13.7 km
4:30 h
409 m
409 m
To wonderful viewpoints high above the castleWe ascend into the natural forests above the Schwarza and have a wonderful view from the "Hirschtränke" of the beautiful valley including the Baroque castle, which emerged from the ancestral castle of the Schwarzburg princely house built in 1123. On the way back, we pass the viewpoint on the Trippstein, pass the Kaisersaal, and return along the Schwarza to the half-timbered villas in Schwarzburg.
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
Tour Paulinzella - Schwarzburg
Difficulty
moderate
14.9 km
4:10 h
369 m
428 m
In Paulinzella, the path along the Rottenbach begins with repeatedly beautiful views into the valley. After Bechstedt, the detour via the Trippstein is worthwhile. The descent to Schwarzburg via the Kleine Trippstein is steep and narrow, but also doable with luggage on your back. The view of Schwarzburg and the surrounding forests is magnificent!
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
Fasanerie_Trippstein_Bechstedt_Wachhügel_Fasanerie
Difficulty
easy
7.8 km
2:10 h
197 m
195 m
Walk with a view for every season
The geographical location of Bechstedt is extremely charming. Nestled in the Thuringian Forest, the surrounding area offers numerous opportunities for exploration and discovery. From gentle hills to steep rock formations, there is everything here that a hiker's heart desires.
The village's historic half-timbered houses and the idyllically situated church of St. George are particularly worth seeing. But impressive sights also await visitors outside the village. For example, it is worth taking a detour to the nearby Weißenburg castle ruins or to the Leibis-Lichte dam with its breathtaking view.
The best seasons for hiking in Bechstedt are spring and autumn. In spring, nature is in full bloom and invites you to take long walks. Autumn, on the other hand, transforms the forest into a sea of colour that makes every hiking trail an unforgettable experience.
There are numerous hiking routes around Bechstedt that are suitable for all age groups - young or old, beginner or advanced. A particularly popular tour is the "Bechstedter Rundweg", which leads through the picturesque landscape and offers a magnificent view of the village. The "Thuringian Forest Hiking Trail" is also a recommended route that will delight nature lovers.
For families with children, the "Bechstedt Adventure Trail" is particularly suitable. Here, little explorers can playfully explore the forest and solve exciting tasks. Boredom is guaranteed here!
Whether short walks or extended hiking tours - in Bechstedt every hiking enthusiast will find his or her personal paradise. The varied landscape, the historical sights and the diverse hiking routes make this place a real insider tip for nature enthusiasts. So lace up your hiking boots and get ready for unforgettable experiences in Bechstedt!
The village's historic half-timbered houses and the idyllically situated church of St. George are particularly worth seeing. But impressive sights also await visitors outside the village. For example, it is worth taking a detour to the nearby Weißenburg castle ruins or to the Leibis-Lichte dam with its breathtaking view.
The best seasons for hiking in Bechstedt are spring and autumn. In spring, nature is in full bloom and invites you to take long walks. Autumn, on the other hand, transforms the forest into a sea of colour that makes every hiking trail an unforgettable experience.
There are numerous hiking routes around Bechstedt that are suitable for all age groups - young or old, beginner or advanced. A particularly popular tour is the "Bechstedter Rundweg", which leads through the picturesque landscape and offers a magnificent view of the village. The "Thuringian Forest Hiking Trail" is also a recommended route that will delight nature lovers.
For families with children, the "Bechstedt Adventure Trail" is particularly suitable. Here, little explorers can playfully explore the forest and solve exciting tasks. Boredom is guaranteed here!
Whether short walks or extended hiking tours - in Bechstedt every hiking enthusiast will find his or her personal paradise. The varied landscape, the historical sights and the diverse hiking routes make this place a real insider tip for nature enthusiasts. So lace up your hiking boots and get ready for unforgettable experiences in Bechstedt!
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