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

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...

Popular circular hike in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park, Thuringia. The Hohenwarter circular hiking trail H2 "Nature and Construction" offers the best conditions for a varied hike: some steeper descents and ascents, quiet forest paths, great views of the Saale valley and, of course, the mighty dam walls of the upper reservoir and the Hohenwarter reservoir. At Löhma, the hike leads along a moderately busy road for a moment, but otherwise there is plenty of peace and...

Family-friendly circular hiking trail in the Franconian Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. Idyllic forest sections, meadows, several resting places near the river and exciting information boards - this 5 km loop has all the ingredients for a relaxing tour in the midst of beautiful nature. Wonderfully suitable for a sporty run or a leisurely walk with the family! Highlights of the hike: - Game reserve - information boards - Idyllic resting places - Green Belt Bridge and alum mine - Views of the...

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...