Best bird watching trails in Thuringia

Enchanting, complete circuit of the Leibis-Lichte reservoir, Thuringia. The Thuringian Forest is home to a number of natural treasures that can be hiked. The hike starts at the car park below the Fröbel tower in the direction of Deesbach. From there it goes to the dam. Firstly, follow the route in a northerly direction. Well-maintained forest paths dominate the route. The way back is partly along the sculpture trail. Due to its length, the route can be categorised as more...

Stage 1 of the Unstrut cycle route. The first day's stage of the Unstrut Cycle Trail leads from the source of the Unstrut near Kefferhausen through an idyllic flat valley. The dry valley, which has been designated as a nature reserve, is known for its gentian and Schillergras grasslands and is home to breeding birds and numerous butterfly species. Via Horsmar and Dachrieden, you reach the medieval town of Mühlhausen, which is the stage destination. Highlights: - Dingelstädt: railway bridge,...

This circular hike at Bleiloch takes you around the southern tip of the Bleich reservoir and even reaches the height of the Rennsteig. The hiker stays along the Saale until Lemnitzhammer, then continues through the romantic Sieglitz valley up to the Rennsteig. Via Seibis, you reach the Marienberg viewpoint and then descend into the valley of the Thuringian Muschwitz. There you follow the Kolonnenweg down the valley. After crossing the connecting road from Lichtenbrunn to Lichtenberg, the...