Best forest trails in Sonneberg

Panoramic hike from the "Krummen Stein" to the "Generalsblick" and back Circular hike with good viewpoints, but also steeper descents and ascents. Sturdy footwear and walking in dry weather are recommended. The tour starts at the "Krummer Stein" car park. Highlights of the hike: - Tafelsberg - Generalsblick viewpoint - Oak viewpoint

This gentle circular route explores the historic border region between Thuringia and Bavaria, where nature now thrives along former patrol roads. Pathways trace ancient trade corridors used over centuries, winding past quiet woodlands and mountain pastures. Highlights along the route include an elevated platform overlooking the sensitive ecosystem of the Altjägermoor, accompanied by informative displays detailing slate plateau bog formations. Sturdy footwear helps navigate sections along the...

Interesting tour in the Thuringian Forest. A really exciting themed trail where a lot can be learned about the history of slate mining. It runs along former slate and whetstone quarries. The trail starts right at Sonneberg (Thuringia) main station and there is also a station at the end of the hike, making it easy to travel to and from the trail using the Süd-Thüringen-Bahn. There is a café near the station. Highlights: - Astronomy museum near the route - Steinach Slate Museum - Former...

Great and interesting hike in the Thuringian Forest. This hike on often unpaved paths was exactly the route that the wives or messenger wives of glassblowers travelled between the 19th and 20th centuries to transport the fragile glass balls from Lauscha to Sonneberg. They made the arduous journey on foot and with special wooden frames - especially in autumn and winter. Thuringian glass is still world-famous today! Start at the Museum of Glass Art. The bus stop "Lauscha Farbglashütte" is...

Popular running event near Blechhammer, Thuringia. This is the official half marathon course of the Steinachtal Run. More information is available from the organiser here: http://www.steinachtallauf.com/. Highlights of the route: - idyllic forest paths - some beautiful views