Best backpacking trails in Biosphärenreservat Thüringer Wald

This route follows stage 5 of the Rennsteig, connecting Frauenwald (Allzunah) with Friedrichshöhe on a historically significant section. The hike marks the transition from the Thuringian Forest to the Thuringian Slate Mountains and passes the Großer Dreiherrenstein, which marks the exact geographic midpoint of the 169 km trail. Cultural and scenic highlights include Neustadt am Rennsteig with its Rennsteig Museum, the Rennsteigwarte observation tower on the Eselsberg near Masserberg, and the...

This route follows stage 4 of the Rennsteig, connecting Oberhof with Frauenwald (Allzunah) on one of the most scenic sections of the trail. From the Grenzadler, the path passes the famous Rennsteig Garden and climbs to the Großer Beerberg, the highest peak in the Thuringian Forest at 982 meters. Highlights include the high moor on the Beerberg, the Herbert Roth Monument at Borstenplatz, and the historic Schmücke inn. The path continues past the Nahe Spring to the traditional Rennsteig station...

Stage 2 of the long-distance cycle route "Rennsteig cycle path", Thuringia. This is the second stage of the approximately 200 km long Rennsteig Cycle Trail, which follows a ridge path from Hörschel on the Werra to Blankenstein on the Saale that has existed since the Middle Ages and was once used as a trade route. The cycle tour is largely identical to the famous long-distance hiking trail on the Rennsteig, which is why you are mostly travelling on gravelled, well-marked paths. The second...

Stage 1 of the Ilm Valley Cycle Route. The first day's stage of the Ilm Valley Cycle Route leads from Allzunah via the Thuringian Forest mountain trail through the climatic health resort of Stützerbach, where the Ilm rises from its springs. It continues via the university and Goethe town of Ilmenau through the Schortetal valley along the banks of the Ilm to the stage destination of Kranichfeld. There are numerous historical sights, museums and towns along the way that are well worth a...

Stage 6 of the long-distance hiking trail "Panoramaweg Schwarzatal", Thuringia. This is the sixth stage of the Panorama Trail Schwarzatal, which follows the course of the Schwarza from its source on the Rennsteig to its confluence with the Saale over a distance of around 140 kilometres. The sixth stage begins in Altenfeld and ends in Schwarzmühle. Castles, palaces, idyllic villages, great views and plenty of peace and nature await hikers on this certified quality trail. Overnight...

Stage 5 of the long-distance hiking trail "Panoramaweg Schwarzatal", Thuringia. This is the fifth stage of the Schwarzatal Panorama Trail, which follows the course of the Schwarza from its source on the Rennsteig to where it flows into the Saale over a distance of around 140 kilometres. The fifth stage begins in Goldisthal and ends in Altenfeld. Castles, palaces, idyllic villages, great views and plenty of peace and nature await hikers on this certified quality trail. Overnight accommodation...

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