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

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.

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 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...

This route follows stage 8 – the final section – of the Rennsteig, connecting Brennersgrün with Blankenstein on a historic path through the Thuringian Slate Mountains. The hike leads via Schlegel, passing an impressive 400-year-old apple tree, and traverses the picturesque landscape of the Franconian Forest. The official destination is the Selbitz Bridge in Blankenstein, where, according to tradition, hikers throw the pebble collected at the start in Hörschel into the river to successfully...

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

Popular circular hiking trail in Thuringia This hike offers beautiful views of the Bleiloch dam. You can also find out lots of exciting information about mushrooms on the mushroom adventure trail. Information about the structure, development and diversity of mushrooms is provided at 13 different stations. You can also enjoy marvellous views of the Saale.