Best backpacking trails in Erfurt

Stage 9 of the Mittelland Route. Stage 9 of the Mittelland Route takes you from Erfurt via the cultural city of cultural city of Weimar to the city of light, Jena. The main focus of this cycle tour is on the historical and cultural sights in all three cities, but there is also plenty to see in terms of scenery with Weimar's Ilm Park and the surrounding countryside of Jena. Highlights: - Erfurt: Krämerbrücke, cathedral, Thuringian Zoo Park - Cultural city of Weimar

3rd 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...