Alpensteig

Alpensteig is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Thuringia, Germany. It runs between about 1,460 ft and 1,550 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Harra, about 0.7 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Lauschenbühl, Ochsenstollen and Marksberg. For camping, Campingplatz am Trepplesfelsen - Harra and Campingplatz Feriendorf Saaldorf are within about 6 miles. There are 10 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.