In Schleid, an idyllic community in the Wartburgkreis district in Germany, there are numerous opportunities for hiking. Schleid's geographical location is particularly attractive: nestled in a picturesque landscape, the region offers rolling hills as well as dense forests and clear lakes.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Schleid
Hiking Trail
· Rhön
FWW Green Belt HE - TH (Stage 18 Gotthards - Motzlar)
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
15.3 km
4:30 h
346 m
404 m
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Hiking Trail
Family hiking trail “Guck- und Putschelweg” - Schleid-Kranlucken - Rhön
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.4 km
2:00 h
132 m
132 m
Great fun for the little ones, because here the name is the program: Guck- und Putschelweg is Rhöner Platt and means roughly “to look and to play with water.”
Hiking Trail
Extratour Point Alpha Route - Geisa - Rhön
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
14.7 km
4:15 h
299 m
299 m
This hike takes you through one of the most impressive cultural landscapes of the Rhön – in the midst of a piece of moving history.
Hiking Trail
· Rhön
THE HOCHRHÖNER®
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Difficulty
moderate
142.7 km
5:00 h
4,315 m
4,267 m
THE HOCHRHÖNER® is a dream trail. Between Bad Salzungen in Thuringia and Bad Kissingen in Bavaria lies, as the Hessian culminating point, the Wasserkuppe. In between, it's pure hiking. Without ifs or buts.
The Hochrhöner® long-distance hike in 8-10 stages, length: approx. 170 km, elevation gain: 4,235 m up, 5,047 m down
The map exemplarily shows the west variant of the Hochrhöner.
Hiking Trail
· Rhön
Point Alpha Trail
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Difficulty
moderate
14.3 km
4:45 h
453 m
453 m
This extra route of the premium hiking trail "Der Hochrhöner" takes us on a wonderful circular hike to the former German-German border.
Hiking Trail
Kohlbach Legend Route - Kranlucken - Rhön
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.9 km
1:21 h
118 m
118 m
Once upon a time, long, long ago, there was a legend route that told the legends from the fairy-tale villages of Kranlucken and Zitters in the distant Rhön region.
Hiking Trail
· Rhön
From Tann to Dermbach - Rhön
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
18.7 km
5:00 h
534 m
529 m
From the idyllic town of Tann, this stage of the Hochrhöner takes us through a wood pasture and over the Gläserberg to Dermbach.
Hiking Trail
· Rhön
Nature trail Geisa
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Difficulty
moderate
20.3 km
5:45 h
627 m
627 m
Hike on the very beautiful nature trail "Geisaer Wald". Informative panels provide information about the landscape, flora, and fauna of the region.
Hiking Trail
· Rhön
Dietlas - Ellenbogen/Eisenacher Haus
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
38.2 km
10:32 h
989 m
430 m
Hike from the starting point Dietlas - Martinroda - Baiershof - Emberg - Katzenstein - Andenhausen - Kaltenwestheim - Ellenbogen
Hiking Trail
DER HOCHRHÖNER Jubiläumsetappe 8 - Katzenstein bis Wiesenthal
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
16 km
4:25 h
417 m
621 m
From Katzenstein via pastures with Red Highland cattle to Gläserberg, through beech forest and Dermbach cliffs to the idyllic Wiesenthal.
For nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts, the hiking routes around Schleid are a true paradise. There are various tours with different levels of difficulty, so there is something for everyone. The routes along the river courses or through the wooded areas are particularly recommended.
For example, a beautiful hiking tour begins on the outskirts of Schleid and leads through the nearby "Schwarzatal" nature reserve. Here, on well-signposted hiking trails, you can let your gaze wander over lush meadows and discover rare animal and plant species at the same time.
Families with children also get their money's worth when hiking in Schleid. Along the "family trail", little adventurers can playfully explore nature. Exciting stations such as tree houses for climbing or resting places for picnics are waiting to be discovered.
The best seasons for hiking in Schleid are spring and autumn. In spring, nature is ablaze with colour; flowers bloom everywhere, while in autumn the leaves turn golden and create a romantic atmosphere.
Whether you are an experienced hiker or a beginner, Schleid offers the right hiking tour for everyone. The well-signposted hiking trails allow visitors to easily find their way around the region and explore the most beautiful corners.
In summary, Schleid in the Wartburgkreis district is a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts. With its picturesque landscape, varied hiking routes and tourist attractions such as the "Schwarzatal" nature reserve, the region delights both locals and tourists. Whether alone, with friends or family - hiking in Schleid is a great way to enjoy nature and recharge your batteries. So lace up your hiking boots and set off!
For example, a beautiful hiking tour begins on the outskirts of Schleid and leads through the nearby "Schwarzatal" nature reserve. Here, on well-signposted hiking trails, you can let your gaze wander over lush meadows and discover rare animal and plant species at the same time.
Families with children also get their money's worth when hiking in Schleid. Along the "family trail", little adventurers can playfully explore nature. Exciting stations such as tree houses for climbing or resting places for picnics are waiting to be discovered.
The best seasons for hiking in Schleid are spring and autumn. In spring, nature is ablaze with colour; flowers bloom everywhere, while in autumn the leaves turn golden and create a romantic atmosphere.
Whether you are an experienced hiker or a beginner, Schleid offers the right hiking tour for everyone. The well-signposted hiking trails allow visitors to easily find their way around the region and explore the most beautiful corners.
In summary, Schleid in the Wartburgkreis district is a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts. With its picturesque landscape, varied hiking routes and tourist attractions such as the "Schwarzatal" nature reserve, the region delights both locals and tourists. Whether alone, with friends or family - hiking in Schleid is a great way to enjoy nature and recharge your batteries. So lace up your hiking boots and set off!
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