Place to visit
German Green Belt, Germany: what it is and when to go
German Green Belt is a German environmental project in Germany (Bad Steben). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- German environmental project · Hiking
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 219 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- National
- Distance
- 1400 km
- Coordinates
- 50.40524, 11.58165
What it is and where
German Green Belt is a German environmental project in Germany (Bad Steben).
Wanderweg entlang der innerdeutschen Grenze
It is in Bad Steben, where this site lists 36 more places to see, 6.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.40524, 11.58165; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 219 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- National
- Distance
- 1400 km
It is one of the Hiking places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit German Green Belt is April to October.
- JanPossible8:16
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:32
- MayBest time15:14
- JunBest time16:11
- JulBest time15:48
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:42
- DecPossible7:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Jägersruh-Gemäßgrund-MulschwitzenNature reserve in Thuringia, Germany590 m
- VeiteknockMountain in Germany3.0 km
- Thüringische MuschwitzNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany3.5 km
- FriedelhöheHeight in Franconian Forest5.1 km
- JubilatekircheCultural heritage monument D-4-76-159-21 (0) in Nordhalben, Bavaria, Germany5.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Via Alpina: hiking route across the Alps from Trieste to Monaco
- Dreisesselberg
Every Germany place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is German Green Belt?
It is a German environmental project in Germany.
When is the best time to visit German Green Belt?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49.
How do you get to German Green Belt?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 219 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Jägersruh-Gemäßgrund-Mulschwitzen, Veiteknock, Thüringische Muschwitz. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Bad Steben36 places to see in and around Bad Steben, Germany: Döbraberg, Höllental, Schloss Ebersdorf. Best time: April to October.
- Hiking4887 places for hiking in Germany, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about German Green Belt on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.