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

Panoramic walk to the Bockfelsen viewpoint. The route leads through extensive fields before passing through a quiet section of forest to Bockfelsen. From here you have a unique view of the Blue Ribbon of the Saale, the Hopfenmühle campsite and Neidenberga Castle. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

Great circular trail through the low mountain range landscape of the Thuringian Forest near Saalfeld, Thuringia The short loop starts "Am Steiger". If you are travelling by car, you can park at the Saalfeld education centre. The route leads steadily uphill through the Thuringian Forest towards "Mittlere Gartekuppe". The route continues towards the "Hintere Gartenkuppe" and finally takes you back in a relaxed manner. One of the mountains can of course be climbed as an...