Best forest trails in Geratal

Popular theme trail in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia. The brownstone trail takes hikers back to the times when ore was still mined in the Arlesberg old mining district. While the area is now part of the UNESCO Thuringian Forest Biosphere Reserve, a historic sandstone crusher and the brownstone mill provide an impressive insight into brownstone mining. Numerous information boards also provide lots of interesting facts about this once important industry. Once you arrive at the...

Beautiful circular route in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. A beautiful route through the forests near Frankenhain and to the beautiful Lütsche reservoir. On the way, all about the millstones that are so important here, as well as about the local biotopes, mining and the power of water can be learned from the information boards. It is possible to stop for a bite to eat at the "Gasthaus" in nearby Gräfenroda. The starting point is in the centre of Frankenhain. There is a bus stop nearby...

Varied hike with a few metres of elevation gain The hike begins in Dörnberg on the Wilde Gera. Following the Lütschegrund, the hike leads up a gentle incline to the Lütsche dam. From there, the route continues to the Löffelbühlfelsen rock, where a short detour to the Löffelbühlfelsen viewpoint is recommended. The hike finally leads through several sections of forest to Zella-Mehlis railway station.

Romantic primeval forest circular route in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia. This natural route starts at the Jüchnitz, near the country school centre. The route initially heads south in an anti-clockwise direction, following the course of the stream. The spruce forest, which has grown on one side due to earlier mineral extraction, has been reforested and beech and fir trees are slowly reappearing and can flourish without human intervention. On wide forest paths, the trail leads...

From the Arlesberg roundabout - through the valley of the Zahmen Gera - via Webersgeräum - through Gehlberg - via the Rainweg - and back

Family-friendly Geratal nature park circular route with beautiful views, Thuringia. This beautiful themed route is suitable for the whole family due to its short length and four-legged friends are also welcome. The start is at the Steintreppchen hiking car park. The route heads in a south-westerly direction to the shell limestone elevations of the Weißer Stein. As the tour is very popular, other visitors may be encountered - in which case dogs should be kept on a lead. The forest nature...

Varied climate trail in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia This interesting nature trail starts at the industrial park, near the Geratal-Klause. However, there is also a feeder route for train travellers. It goes anti-clockwise on this beautiful climate trail, which was created with the support of the German Weather Service, among others. Where else can one experience the microclimate of the local conditions while taking a relaxed stroll - consciously and with expert guidance from...

Child-friendly nature trail near Geschwenda, Thuringia This nature trail starts at the "Steintreppchen" hiking car park. Over time, the "Naturparktor Geschwenda" ("Geschwenda Nature Park Gate") with information hut and nature park trail will also be built here. The route initially heads eastwards across the B88 main road, where some caution is required. Following the path in a clockwise direction, it later leads back into the beautiful nature park, crossing the main road a second...