Best long trails in Sonneberg

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

Demanding & scenic cycle tour from Sonneberg, Thuringia. From the main railway station in Sonneberg, you cycle through many urban landscapes to Bamberg. Also a beautiful, varied natural landscape, such as the marvellous Main landscape. Refreshment stops are available along the route. Highlights of the circular route: - Idyllic villages - Beautiful Main landscape - Accessible by bus and train