Best short trails in Thuringia

Great circular route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. A beautiful and not too long circular route in wild and romantic nature. The "Elfengrotte" - a steep wall here in the layered landscape, idyllic ponds and a detour to a small waterfall await. Start at the signpost for the Mariental hiking trails. A little further up the main road, there is a pay and display car park. Highlights: - wild and romantic Dragon Gorge - Knöpfel ponds - "Elf Grotto" natural monument

Short, charming hiking trail near Eisenach, Thuringia. A wonderful circular trail in the Thuringian Forest in the Forests nature reserve with gorges between Wartburg Castle and Hohe Sonne. The Dragon Gorge is particularly impressive. In the cool and damp gorge, you can discover mosses, small ferns, rock snails and copepods. Highlights of the circular route: - Picturesque natural landscape - Elves' grotto - Knöpfel ponds - Dragon Gorge - Marvellous views - Interesting flora and fauna

Barrier-free nature trail in the Hainich National Park. Enchanted forest giants. Talking ravens. Root dwarves. White women in the mist. Whispering branches. Good fairies. The jungle is deep and dark, and suddenly a wonderful clearing opens up unexpectedly. A fairytale forest. Anyone who enters the Hainich Forest is transformed - one way or another. The fact that the Hainich Forest is so unique also makes it a place of fond memories: of childhood, of carefree times in nature and of fairy...

This family-friendly theme trail guides visitors up the slopes of the volcanic-shaped Ruppberg, a historic mountain overlooking Zella-Mehlis. Starting from a dedicated forest parking lot, the pathway features beautifully illustrated stations where a mythical robber knight shares regional legends from long ago. The trail winds through dense beech and spruce woods typical of the Thuringian Forest. Reaching the open mountain summit reveals a panoramic view over green valleys, and a cozy local...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The Claus Eichel Trail, named after the forestry director who died in 2016, is one of the most popular circular hiking trails at Alteburg Castle near Arnstadt. Many beautiful views, for example from the Schneckchen, await hikers on the 4-kilometre loop. Highlights of the hike: - Alteburg Castle - Snail - Cross - Detour to the Alteburg tower (optional)

This path begins on the street An der Silberhütte. It makes a few bends before leading along Sternstraße to Stern. From there, it continues along Steinbrücksweg to Hopfengrund, which leads northwards again. It is a relatively short, easy trail that is well suited to exploring the Erfurt Steigerwald.

Charming, picturesque circular trail in Kunitz near Jena, Thuringia. Starting from the car park in Laasaner Straße, the trail leads through field and forest paths to the Kunitzburg ruins, where you can enjoy beautiful views of the valley. You then return via the Feldherrenhügel viewpoint. Highlights of the circular route: - Kunitzburg ruins - Beautiful views - Feldherrenhügel

Family-friendly nature trail near Erfurt, Thuringia. The nature trail 2 runs for 4 kilometres through the Erfurt Steigerwald. Several information boards provide interesting facts about the local flora and fauna. There are also two small ponds hidden in the dense forest. You can enjoy a picnic at the spring pond hut. Highlights of the hike: - Several information boards - Steigerwald forest - Spring pond with spring pond hut - Large forest house pond - Fox farm - Nature reserve Wiese am...