Best trail running trails in Thuringia

Wooded hike in Jena Forest - a nature reserve. This hike leads through the Jena Forest nature reserve. The route winds through the forest on well-maintained paths and leads to several beautiful viewpoints. This route is ideal for a sunny afternoon excursion. Highlights of the route: - Kahles cave - Bismarck Tower - Forester's lodge - Leutra

Idyllic circular route in the Steigerwald forest in Erfurt, Thuringia. The Steigerwald nature reserve is located on the southern outskirts of the city and is ideal for an active excursion away from the city centre. The forest has several hiking trails. The circular trail follows the "Rotes Rad" hiking trail. Only the last section is not part of the route, but the trails join together as a circular route. Highlights: - Great oasis in the city - idyllic forest paths

Stage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail "SaaleHorizontale", Thuringia. This is the first stage of the certified SaaleHorizontale quality trail, a wonderful hike through the Saale valley, starting and finishing in Jena. The first stage of the long-distance hiking trail starts in Jena and ends in Ziegenhain. As the trail climbs quite steeply in places and you walk close to steep rocks, particularly in the Pennicken Valley, this hike is categorised as challenging. Fantastic views of the...

Popular circular hiking trail near Jena, Thuringia. This circular hike through the Windknollen nature reserve, which is steeped in history, feels as if you have been transported to the Wild West. The 363 m high Windknollen, surrounded by prairie-like open landscapes, gained national fame as the scene of the battle of Jena and Auerstedt, which Napoleon's troops opened. Natural attractions are not neglected either. You hike past the Steinbach waterfall and discover rare orchids, red kites,...

Popular circular hiking trail near Jena, Thuringia. Fans of beautiful views and old buildings will get their money's worth on this circular trail. There is plenty to discover not only at the ruins of Lobdeburg Castle, which was first mentioned in a document in 1166, but also around Lobeda's old town centre. Lobeda Castle in particular stands out here. Highlights of the hike: - Lobeda Castle - Johannisberg - Spitzberg - Lobeda Castle - Lobeda old town

Family-friendly circular trail near Tonndorf, Thuringia. This family-friendly route takes you around the Hohenfelden reservoir. In summer, you can dip in the cool water at the lido on the northeastern shore. On the way, there is also the opportunity to make various detours (e.g., to the Avenida Therme or the Hohenfelden Active Park). The route is easy to walk with no significant inclines and can be done at any time of the year. Highlights of the hike: - Hohenfelden reservoir - Hohenfelden...

Popular, varied city tour in Erfurt, Thuringia. This city tour in Erfurt takes you past some of the most beautiful cultural and historical sights in the state capital. It takes you through Erfurt's medieval old town and historic buildings such as the Petersberg Citadel, across the cathedral square and to the famous Krämerbrücke bridge. Off the beaten track, but well worth a visit, are the places where Martin Luther lived and worked, such as the Augustinian monastery where he once lived as a...

Popular, panoramic circular hike in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This short but idyllic circular hike takes you from the Oberhof spa gardens along the Rennsteiggarten Oberhof to the Bärenstein. You can enjoy the tranquillity of the forest and outstanding views of the region on natural paths. Highlights of the hike: - View from the Bärenstein - Rennsteiggarten Oberhof - Oberhof spa gardens

Popular, panoramic circular hike in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The tour starts at the tourist information centre in Tabarz (390m above sea level). This is also the starting point of the volcano trail with some information and the "Ringelnatz" gallery with constantly changing exhibitions. Tabarz can be reached by bus from Gotha or Eisenach or by the Thuringian Forest Railway from Gotha. It is only a few minutes' walk from the bus stop to the starting point. The trail first leads...