Alpenstieg

Alpenstieg is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Thuringia, Germany, inside Leutratal und Cospoth. It runs between about 910 ft and 970 ft above sea level, with roughly 70 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Dürrengleina, about 0.7 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kuppe (438,2), Saatberge and Ziegenberg. For camping, Unter dem Jenzig is within about 6 miles. There are 3 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.