Best forest trails in Bad Blankenburg

Popular and varied circular route through the Schwarzatal nature reserve, Thuringia. A fantastic circular route that reveals the full beauty of the nature reserve. Along unique flora and fauna, there are always views of the idyllic Schwarzatal valley and the Thuringian Forest. The start is at the car park by the Schwarzabrücke bridge. There is also the "Chrysopras-Wehr" bus stop nearby, as well as bathrooms at the campsite and a place to stop for refreshments. It is also possible to stop...

Popular, cultural-historical circular trail near Bad Blankenburg, Thuringia. The Friedrich Fröbel hiking trail is one of the most interesting and scenic hiking trails in the Thuringian Forest in terms of cultural history. It connects the places where the great German educationalist Friedrich Froebel worked: Bad Blankenburg and Keilhau. The landscape is characterised by the steep slopes of the shell limestone slopes on the northern edge of the Thuringian Forest and offers not only special...

Challenging hike from Bad Blankenburg via Rudolstadt The hike begins in Bad Blankenburg, where it first crosses the Schwarza river. From here, the route leads past beautiful viewpoints over the Zeigenheimer Berg to Rudolstadt, where a detour to Heidecksburg Castle is recommended. After a second ascent, the hike finally leads to Kochberg Castle, where you can visit the castle and the beautiful castle park.

Popular, varied tour in the Schwarzatal, Thuringia. There are a few metres in altitude to conquer on this exciting tour. However, you will be rewarded with fantastic views over the Schwarzatal nature reserve. Highlights of the tour: - View of the Schwarza - View of the Schwarzatal valley - Picturesque nature

This short loop leads past the Kirchfels, which invites you to climb. First you come across the lower Kirchfels, then the Kirchfels. Further up the path is the view of Eberstein and a little further on the Fürstenstand. These are actually located in the Schwarzatal nature reserve.

This trail starts in Bad Blankenburg and leads to the windmill in Dittrichshütte. The trail is marked with a green triangle, hence the name. It leads through fields, forests and villages (including Unterwirbach, Oberwirbach and Braunsdorf). The entire route is steadily uphill (although not steeply).