Magyar Természetjáró Szövetség weboldalai MTSZ MTSZ térképportál Turista Magazin TuristaShop Kéktúra Gerecse50 A kéktúrázás napja
Try Pro for free
Choose a language
Plan a route here Plan similar route
Hiking Trail recommended route Hiking Trail  · Greifenstein region

Large panoramic loop around Elterlein

Responsible for this content
Greifensteinregion Verified partner 
  • Parents
    Parents
    Photo: Eichler, CC BY-ND, Greifensteinregion

Selected alternatives for you

    Scenic hike with numerous panoramic views of the mountains in the ridge region.

    Distance 23.6 km
    6:00 h
    377 m
    357 m
    749 m
    522 m

    The route initially leads you to Schatzenstein, then continues to Friedrich-August-Höhe with a beautiful view, and then downhill to the district of Elterlein. You pass by the classicist hall church and continue hiking towards Richterberg and the Hermannsdorf district with many beautiful views along the way.

    Author’s recommendation

    Take advantage of the numerous creative offers in the Old School.

    Landscape
    Highest point
    749 m
    Lowest point
    522 m

    Track types

    Asphalt 12.07%Dirt road 14.24%Forested/wild trail 63.73%Path 4.97%Road 1.98%Unknown 2.99%
    Asphalt
    2.8 km
    Dirt road
    3.4 km
    Forested/wild trail
    15 km
    Path
    1.2 km
    Road
    467 m
    Unknown
    706 m
    Show elevation profile

    Rest stops

    Waldgasthof Jägersruh
    Pension (& Gaststätte) Waldschänke in Geyer
    Gaststätte (& Pension) Waldschänke in Geyer

    Roadbook

    From the hiker's parking lot at Ausspanne, follow the signs (white-green-white) to Schatzenstein. From there, go left (white-yellow-white) towards Prinz-Friedrich-August-Höhe. After crossing Überlandstraße, you will reach the cabin on the left hand side at the viewpoint "Prinz-Friedrich-August-Höhe". Afterwards, hike back to Kalkweg and at the intersection turn left (white-green-white). At the next but one turn, you reach the Jakobsweg Silberberg, which you follow to the right. Stay on the Jakobsweg until you reach the turnoff towards the Schwarzbach church. Turn left there. Passing the church, you join the Kirchsteig, then cross the main street and continue on "Am Schwarzbach" onto the mountain hiking trail "Eisenach-Budapest" (EB: white-red-white). Follow this marking over the small bridge. At the next turn, go straight ahead and leave the EB trail. At the cabin, turn left on (white-green-white). Hike along this path to Jägersruh, where you cross the street. Continue along the path until you reach the Jakobsweg again and turn right onto Schlettauer Straße. Then keep left towards the shelter "St. Ulrich". Turn left onto the Hermannsdorfer Ringweg (white-green-white). At Elterleiner Straße, turn left, then take the right turnoff (white-yellow-white) towards Großer Fuchsstein. Follow the path to "An der Kiesbahn" and stay left on the Schatzensteinweg (white-green-white). Continue hiking along the forest path back to the starting point.

    Rest stop
    Tip
    Nearby
    Top Partner
    Waypoint
    Start point
    End point
    Low point
    High point
    Forecast
    Today {low} to {high} and {precipitation} of {precipitation_type}
    show {x} more
    Photo
    Video
    Schatzenstein
    Prinz-Friedrich-August-Höhe
    St. Laurentiuskirche Elterlein
    Dorfkirche Schwarzbach
    Waldgasthof Jägersruh
    Pension (& Gaststätte) Waldschänke in Geyer
    Gaststätte (& Pension) Waldschänke in Geyer

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Bus stop Elterlein Ausspanne

    Parking

    Hiker's parking lot on Zwönitzer Straße

    Coordinates

    DD
    50.597961, 12.857800
    DMS
    50°35'52.7"N 12°51'28.1"E
    UTM
    33U 348394 5607308
    w3w 
    ///fussily.named.continual
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendations for this region:

    Show more

    Equipment

    Sturdy footwear recommended

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

    Related Events

    Courses & Workshops · Greifenstein region
    Creative offer to get a taste and try out
    Barbara Uttmann House/ Old School Elterlein
    Dates
    10/9, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
    10/16, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
    Pre-registration required
    Event Organizer: Förderverein Barbara-Uttmann-Haus e. V. | Source: Greifensteinregion
    Fair · Greifenstein region
    7th Sauerkraut Festival in Elterlein
    Marketplace + Old School
    10/17, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
    Event Organizer: Town of Elterlein + Barbara-Uttmann-Haus e.V. Support Association | Source: Greifensteinregion

    User Questions

    Don't see what you need here?
    Ask a question and get an answer from the author, the official DMO or the community.

    No ratings (yet)
    Be the first to leave a rating or write a review!
    Share your experiences and advice to help millions of people find and plan their next outdoor adventure.
    Rating submitted
    Distance
    23.6 km
    Duration
    6:00 h
    Ascent
    377 m
    Descent
    357 m
    Highest point
    749 m
    Lowest point
    522 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Cultural/historical interest

    Weather at the starting point

    10-day forecast

    Statistics

    • My Map
    • Content
    • Show images Hide images
    Features
    Maps and trails
    Nothing selected - click and drag in the elevation profile to zoom
    Distance
    Duration
    Ascent
    Descent
    Elevation profile
    Logo agrar Logo aofk Logo mol Logo otp