Best walking trails in Thuringia
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Explore the most popular walking trails in Thuringia with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.7 (21)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular 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
- 4.0 (14)·Easy·7.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular, 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...
- 4.8 (12)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular, short tour in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. A great, entertaining circular hike that is also suitable for families with children. It leads through the idyllic nature of the Thuringian Forest, up to the Veilchenbrunen and over the hill of the Sternberg. Highlights of the circular hike: - Sternberg - Violet fountain
- 3.7 (6)·Easy·4.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular walk in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia. This family-friendly route takes walkers from Oberhof city centre to the Rennsteiggarten. In the botanical garden, which focuses on mountain flora, you can look forward not only to a diverse world of plants, but also to views as far as the Rhön and the opportunity to stop off at Café Enzian. Highlights of the hike: - Oberhof - Rennsteiggarten Oberhof - View over the Thuringian Forest - Roundabout - Schuderbach meadow - Playground
- 4.3 (12)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed circular hiking trail in the Thuringian Vogtland. This circular hiking trail at the Zeulenroda dam offers a lot of variety in less than 6 kilometres: sometimes you hike through the forest, then along idyllic country lanes or accompanied by great views of the lake. Highlights of the hike: - Zeulenroda dam - Climbing park - Zeulenroda-Triebes animal enclosure
- 3.5 (10)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrExciting, varied circular hike in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. Numerous sights and idyllic nature experiences await you on this short but interesting tour. Through the Thuringian Forest and the Wartburg-Hohe Sonne nature reserve, you hike past historical sights and enjoy incredible views. Highlights of the route: - Wartburgallee - Eisenach Castle - Carl Alexander View - Wartburg Castle - Castle Hill
- 4.7 (8)·Easy·3.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis 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.
- 4.8 (10)·Moderate·4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrCharming, 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
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Frequently asked questions
What national parks in Thuringia have walking trails?
Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in Thuringia. Hainich National Park is home to 6 walking trails with an average 3.5 star rating from 16 community reviews.
What is the longest walking trail in Thuringia?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Thuringia is IVV Gräfinau-Angstedt 2009. This trail is estimated to be 16.6 km long.
Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Thuringia?
Thuringia: With an ascent of 567 m, Oehrenstock Kienberglauf has the most elevation gain of all of the walking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for walking trails is Um den Finsterberg with 425 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult walking trail in Thuringia?
The most popular and difficult walking trail in Thuringia is Arlesberger Braunsteinweg with a 5.0-star rating from 3 reviews.
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