Best backpacking trails in Eisenach

Stage 4 of the Werratal cycle route. The penultimate day's stage of the Werratal Cycle Route starts in the birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach. Here, a visit to the famous Wartburg Castle in Eisenstadt is a must before travelling on to Creuzburg, Treffurt and finally the destination of Eschwege. Highlights: - Creuzburg: romantic fortress from 1170, St Nicholas' Church - Ebenshausen: Holy Trinity Church - Probsteizella nature reserve: Falken cliffs, Ziegental valley, orchid beech forest,...

1st section of the Thuringian Chain of Towns cycle route from Eisenach to Altenburg The term "Thuringian chain of towns" refers to an imaginary 130 kilometre-long line along which the six largest towns in the federal state of Thuringia are strung together in an easterly direction. The long-distance cycle route has predominantly flat terrain and runs largely on tarmac country lanes and minor roads. The route markings include the name "Thüringer Städtekette" with the pictogram of a cyclist in...

Scenic, versatile excursion in Eisenach, Thuringia. The route starts in the centre of Eisenach and leads through the town past the Siebenbornsteich pond to Hörschel. From there, the route follows the Werra via Creuzburg and Willershausen to Ifta. Highlights of the circular route: - Varied landscapes - Refreshment stops available - Accessible by bus and train

Stage 8 of the Mittelland Route. The 8th day tour of the Mittelland Route takes you from world-famous Eisenach, where Luther translated the New Testament, along the caves of the Hörselberge mountains to the former royal seat of Gotha with its baroque buildings, such as the palace complex and the theatre. The route then continues along several idyllic nature reserves to the stage destination of Erfurt. Highlights: - Eisenach: Wartburg Castle, Thuringian State Theatre, birthplace of Johann...

Traditional long-distance cycle route between the Thuringian Forest and Franconian Forest, Thuringia/Bavaria. From Hörschel on the Werra to Blankenstein on the Saale, the approximately 200 km long Rennsteig cycle path runs along a ridge path that was built in the Middle Ages and was primarily used as a trade route. The cycle tour is largely identical to the famous long-distance hiking trail along the Rennsteig, which is why you are mostly travelling on gravelled, well-marked paths. Known for...

Stage 1 of the "Rennsteig-Radwanderweg" long-distance cycle route, Thuringia. This is the first stage of the approximately 200 km long Rennsteig Cycle Trail, which follows a ridge path from Hörschel on the Werra to Blankenstein on the Saale that has existed since the Middle Ages and was once used as a trade route. The cycle tour is largely identical to the famous Rennsteig long-distance hiking trail, which is why you are mostly travelling on gravelled, well-marked paths. The first stage...

Popular, scenic running route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This is the super marathon route of the famous Rennsteiglauf from 2018. It is possible that some parts of this route were closed especially for the marathon and are now back to normal road traffic. Highlights of the route: - Fantastic views over the Thuringian Forest - Varied landscapes - Regional flora and fauna

Official long-distance cycle route Thuringian chain of towns from Eisenach to Altenburg The term "Thuringian chain of towns" refers to an imaginary 130 kilometre-long line along which the six largest towns in the federal state of Thuringia are lined up in an easterly direction. The long-distance cycle route has predominantly flat terrain and runs largely on tarmac country lanes and minor roads. The route markings include the name "Thüringer Städtekette" with the pictogram of a cyclist in the...