Thum circular route
- 2:05 h
- 7.52 km
- 178 m
- 177 m
- 490 m
- 610 m
- 120 m
- Start: At the Neumarkt, 09419 Thum
- Destination: At the Neumarkt, 09419 Thum
In addition to the cactus garden at the town hall and the zoo, the hike also includes an ascent to the Georgfelsen, also known as the “Bastei” (“bastion”). Enjoy the view over the town and take a side trip to admire Ore Mountains woodcarvings at the Schnitz-Museum (Woodcarving Museum) in the district of Jahnsbach. The mining discovery trail and the educational trail along Thum’s narrow-gauge railway are also worth checking out.
The route is marked white-yellow-white.
Waypoints
Start
Good to know
Pavements
- Unknown (2%)Street (8%)Asphalt (41%)Gravel (17%)Trail (24%)Path (7%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- The tour starts and ends on the Neumarkt, right in front of the tourist information office. Hike along the outskirts of the town, following the map to the holiday park at the Greifensteinwald forest in the direction of the Greifensteine. From there, walk along the edge of the forest via the Stadtpark to the Georgfelsen, and visit the Georgstein outcrop. Enjoy the lovely view of the town and discover the beauty of Thum’s location – idyllically situated and surrounded by forests – on this gentle uphill hike with some steps.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Directions & Parking facilities
- ParkingParking area Neumarkt, chargeablePublic transportation
Bus - line 196, 210, 238, 239, 240, 247, 412, 432
Bus stop: Thum/Markt
Additional information
- Touristinformation ThumNeumarkt 4, 09419 ThumTel. +49 37297 769280Fax: +49 37297 7692810volkshaus-thum@t-online.dewww.stadt-thum.de
Author
Greifensteinregion
Organization
Greifensteinregion
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