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

Panoramic hike along the Saale and around the Burghammer dam. This wonderful hike leads from the car park to the Saale. Along the banks of the Saale and the Bleilochtalsperre and Burghammer Talsperre dams, the views are magnificent. There are also some historical highlights to discover, such as Burgk Castle. Highlights: - Bleiloch dam - View of Burgk Castle and the ice bridge - Koberfelsen rock - Orchard meadow

This relaxed route leads through two of the most important park landscapes in Markkleeberg, a town on the southern edge of Leipzig. The trail opens up Goethepark and the neighbouring Herfurthpark (part of the agra park) and runs along a combination of well-maintained park paths, soundproofed forest trails and asphalted promenades. A central highlight is the classicist "White House" in Herfurthpark and the striking Eagle Gate. Kingfishers, grey herons and various species of songbirds can be...

Popular circular hike with magnificent views over the Saalescheife. The short circular walk starts at the town hall in Ziegenrück. A short detour to Ziegenrück Castle is recommended. From here, the trail leads around the Lasterberg via several viewpoints such as Ilsenblick and Reißerts Ruh. You can enjoy marvellous distant views.

Idyllic, pleasant circular route in the Schiefergebirge, Thuringia. The route leads uphill on small paths through lush natural forests. It passes several vantage points, including a bench with a good view of the Bleilochtalsperre. The view from Heinrichstein is also particularly beautiful. It is not possible to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights: - View of the Saale loop from the Henrichstein - Natural paths in the Slate Mountains - Idyllic nature and picturesque landscape -...

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.

This spectacular route leads through the deeply incised Sormitz Valley in the Slate Mountains and combines archaeological history with industrial architecture. The trail opens up the ruins of the former robber baron's castle of Wysburg and leads to one of the most impressive technical monuments in Germany: the Ziemestal Bridge. The route follows a challenging mixture of narrow forest paths, steep climbs and gravelled paths along the former railway line. A central highlight is the view of the...

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

Popular circular hiking trail in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park, Thuringia. A beautiful circular hike north of the Eichicht reservoir. You walk through the forest the entire time. On the way back there is a longer but never overly steep climb to the Steinhuegel. Highlights of the hike: - Hohenwarte - Klinkhardtshoehe - Steinhuegel - Eichicht reservoir - Saale Valley