Best camping trails in Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park

Nature-oriented hike through the unique landscape in the Drehbar - Plothen pond area The hike is completely flat; sturdy footwear is required after periods of rain due to the clayey soil. Only use marked paths. It is advisable to take binoculars with you.

Varied loop trail in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park, Thuringia. This route leads around one of the largest reservoirs in Germany. The loop trail around the Hohenwarte reservoir can be completed both by mountain bike and on foot (as a multi-day tour). Highlights of the route: - Hohenwarte reservoir - Saale - Geiersberg - Kemenate Ziegenrueck

Popular hike or cycle tour in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park, Thuringia. This wonderful circular route runs once around the Bleiloch dam - the largest dam in Germany in terms of capacity. The route can be completed on foot or by bike. Highlights of the hike: - Bleiloch dam - historic dam wall - Saalburg castle

Scenic and varied hike in Harra, Thuringia. A beautiful circular route that starts at Harra railway station, passes Harra Castle and leads into the forest with a fairly steep ascent. The route follows the Alpensteig along the Saale through shady forest paths and back again at Saaldorf. Highlights of the circular route: - Along the Saale - Harra Castle - Beautiful views - Shady forest paths

Beautiful circular route near Saalfeld/Saale, Thuringia. Start at the parking lot near the large sunbathing lawn. It goes through the woods near the Saale loops near Saalfeld/Saale. The ground is mostly made up of pleasant forest paths and the canopy of leaves provides a pleasant coolness, especially in summer. In Wilhelmsdorf there is the opportunity to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - beautiful views of the Saale

2nd stage of the Hohenwarte Stausee Trail, Thuringia. On this stage of the Hohenwarte Stausee Trail, there are a few metres in altitude to overcome. However, hikers are rewarded with unique views of the Saale cascades. The scenic route crosses several regional recreational areas. One section of the trail leads along the European long-distance hiking trail Eisenach-Budapest to Ziegenrück. Highlights: - Fantastic views - Unique landscape