Best forest trails in Ruhla

This route follows stage 2 of the Rennsteig, connecting Ruhla (Hubertushaus) with the Ebertswiese near Friedrichsroda on a scenically beautiful section. The path runs via the Ruhlaer Häuschen to the striking Glöckner rock formation and eventually climbs the Großer Inselsberg, which offers spectacular views across Thuringia from its 916-meter summit. As you hike through deep mixed forests, historic boundary stones like the Dreiherrenstein at Großer Weißenberg line the path, bearing witness to...

Versatile and scenic excursion in Ruhla, Thuringia. From the Bermbachtal car park, you pass the delightful Wagnersteich pond and then turn into the adventurous and shady forest in Ascherbrück. Your destination is the Carl Alexander Tower. Highlights of the hike: - Interesting local flora and fauna - Charming forest landscape - Beautiful views from the Carl Alexander Tower

Great GeoRoute in the Thuringian Forest. A wonderful and very varied hike that focuses on the geological features here in the Thuringian Forest. In particular, it focuses on the region's long mining tradition. Overnight accommodation and refreshment stops are available in the villages. The start is at the gypsum quarry in Knittelsthal. It is possible to get here by bus. Gräfenhain is close to the destination. The bus to Friedrichroda can be taken from here. Highlights: - Clock museum -...

Charming and historical hiking tour in Thal, Thuringia. From the car park at the park, you walk through Thal for a while before heading through the shady forest to the Schloßberg. You return to the starting point via the Glockenhäuschen. Highlights of the circular route: - Beautiful views from the Schloßberg - Shady forest paths - Bell house

Natural hiking trail in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. This alternative route down to the Werra was part of the description of the Thuringian Rennsteig written by historian Christian Junker in 1703. Nature can be enjoyed in complete solitude here, away from the much-travelled high route. The fairly long trail does not pass through a single inhabited village, so nature can be experienced to the full. A special feature is the Marksuhl inn and lodging house "Zum goldnen Engel" ("To the...

Varied circular route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The tour starts at the "Neuer Markt" information point in the centre of Ruhla. From here, the route leads through beautiful forests and along the water. The Meisenstein in particular offers great views. The elevations in the landscape are former reefs in the huge Zechstein Sea that once existed here. And as it is a GeoRoute, those interested can of course learn a lot about the history of this landscape! Several information boards...

Family-friendly nature adventure trail in the Thuringian Forest. A great hike for the whole family. On the way, the diverse habitats near Ruhla, such as meadows, streams, old forests with 200-year-old oaks and rocky sections can be discovered. It is definitely worth borrowing a rucksack with a compass, binoculars, identification books and other practical items for exploring nature from the Ruhla tourist information centre! The start is at the Neuer Markt, right next to the tourist...

Themed trail on tobacco pipe production in Rhula and Schweina.