Thuringia · Hiking

Herrensprung

0.5 mi
round trip
164 ft
climb
1,195 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Herrensprung is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Thuringia, Germany. It runs between about 1,050 ft and 1,200 ft above sea level, with roughly 140 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Hetschburg, about 0.8 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rosenberg, Herlitzenberg and Buhrhügel. For camping, Campingplatz Oettern and Camping Tiefurt are 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.

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