Best railway path trails in Thuringia

Popular running event in the Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal Nature Park, Thuringia. The Große Kanonenbahnlauf is a popular running event as part of the Neunspringer Eichsfeldcup. Other distances include the Tunnel Half Marathon, the Small Cannon Run and the children's and Bambini runs. Highlights of the route: - Route of the former cannon railway - viaduct - Bischofstein Castle - Hülfensberg

Popular cycle route in the Eichsfeld - Hainich - Werratal Nature Park, Thuringia A well-developed cycle path along the route of the former cannon railway from Dingelstädt to Frieda. In the past, railway lines that had a strategic military purpose were known as "Kanonenbahn" ("cannon railways"). The route can be extended individually as it is connected to many other popular cycle routes, including the Unstrut-Hahle Cycle Route, the Unstrut Cycle Route and the Werratal Cycle Route. The...

Idyllic long-distance cycle route from Artern/Unstrut to Heldra. On this fully signposted, two-day long-distance cycle route, you will get to know the nature and special villages of the Kyffhäuserkreis district in northern Thuringia. The routes consist of partially asphalted sections, roads with interlocking paving, forest and woodland paths and the odd disused railway line. Marking: green band of countryside with cyclists on a white background Highlights: - Salt town of Schönfeld -...

Popular, idyllic circular hike in the Thuringian Forest biosphere reserve, Thuringia. This route leads through the Thuringian Forest to the Kleine and Große Warte near Stützenbach. Here you hike along the famous Rennsteig trail. Varied landscapes and beautiful views await you on this picturesque circular trail. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic landscapes - Picturesque forests - Panoramic views

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...