Best forest trails in Hörselberg-Hainich

Exciting, varied circular hiking trail in the Hainich National Park, Thuringia. This circular trail is one of four Thuringian primeval forest trails in the Hainich National Park and includes several climbs. Particularly in summer, you should be aware that there are longer hiking sections without shady trees. Geocaching fans will get their money's worth with the treasure hunt for a multi-cache on the topic of "UNESCO World Heritage Sites". Back in Hütscheroda, the hotel "Zum Herrenhaus", a...

Wooded hiking trail in the Hainich National Park The Craulaer Kreuz hiking trail is dominated by tree species of the ravine forest, ash and maple. In spring, beautiful stands of early bloomers can be seen. The metres in altitude that have to be conquered on this hiking trail are well worth it. The route starts at the "Craulaer Kreuz" car park about 2 km west of Craula on the edge of the national park. The Hainichbaude, an excursion restaurant and national park partner, is also located here....

One of four "Thuringian Forest Paths" in the Hainich National Park On the Welterbepfad (world heritage trail), nature around the old beeches was able to develop largely free of human influences. The World Heritage Trail is a combination of the Sperbersgrundweg and the Craulaer Kreuz hiking trail. It follows the "UNESCO rhombus" symbol and begins at the "Craulaer Kreuz" hiking car park near Craula, directly at the Hainichbaude. On the way there is a 100-step wooden staircase to overcome. The...

Temporary hiking trail in the Hainich National Park This hiking trail offers fun for young and old. It shows the natural habitat of the wildcat and is a wonderful addition to a visit to the wildcat village of Hütscheroda. The route begins above the show enclosure in Hütscheroda, the so-called wildcat clearing, not far from the wildcat barn and follows the "wildcat tracks" hiking symbol. There is a slight incline between the wildcat barn and the wildcat clearing at the start of the hike. It...

Popular loop trail in Hainich, Thuringia. The Hoerselberge nature reserve is primarily known for its shell limestone formations. This loop trail leads to two of these exciting rock formations – the Venus Cave and the Tannhaeuser Cave discovered in 1928. You can also enjoy some great views, for example from the "Panorama View" vantage point. Highlights of the hike: - Great Hoerselberg - Venus Cave - Tannhaeuser Cave - Viewpoint "Panorama View"

Challenging circular hike in the Hainich National Park This circular hiking trail crosses large differences in altitude for the Hainich, some of which are overcome by stairs. These may be closed in winter for safety reasons. The route takes about 2 hours. The hike starts at the "Craulaer Kreuz" car park about 2 km west of Craula on the edge of the national park. The Hainichbaude, an excursion restaurant and national park partner, is also located here. It follows the "Sparrowhawk"...

Varied hiking trail in the Hainich National Park The short Nightingale Trail runs exclusively across the open spaces of the southern Kindel, which are variedly structured by hedges and groups of bushes. Ornithologists in particular will never tire of discovering them here. A hike in the early morning or evening hours is particularly recommended. The route starts at the "Kindel" hiking car park on the B 84 between the villages of Großenlupnitz and Behringen. Once you reach the highest point...