Best bike touring trails in Biosphärenreservat Thüringer Wald

Challenging and varied excursion in Oberhof, Thuringia. From the Oberhof spa gardens, the route leads through the Thuringian Forest via the Schuderbachswiese to the Schneekopf. Highlights of the hike: - Past the Schuderbachswiese - Idyllic forest landscape - Beautiful views of the raised bog on the Großer Beerberge

This point-to-point route offers an immersive experience along the historic ridge of the Thuringian Forest, connecting Neustadt am Rennsteig to the winter sports hub of Oberhof. Cyclists can expect well-packed gravel tracks, shifting dirt trails, and scenic clearings. Following the ancient boundary path known as the Rennsteig, the way passes through dense pine forests that once formed borders between old German duchies. A nice stop along the ridge is the Plänckners Aussicht point, providing...

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...

Panoramic circular route in the Thuringian Forest. This is a wonderful hike through the Thuringian Forest. From Stützerbach, the route follows the Taubach to the source of the Ilm and continues from here to the Großer Finsterberg. After a detour to the equally beautiful but slightly less high Finsterberger Köpfchen, the route follows the famous Rennsteig trail back to the starting point. There are refreshment stops in Stützerbach. By bus and train (Stützerbach railway station). The route is...

Popular, idyllic circular hike in the Thuringian Forest biosphere reserve, Thuringia. This route leads from Stützerbach to Rennsteig to Allzunah, on to the small Dreiherrenstein and back to the starting point. You hike through enchanted coniferous forests and along bubbling streams. Highlights of the circular trail: - Large Dreiherrenstein - Stützerbach hut - Stützerbach spa gardens

Popular, varied cycle tour in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. A great, varied circular route. The start is in Erlau. From there, the route leads over the Adlersberg and Goldlauterberg to Schmücke. From there, the route continues along the raised bog on the Großer Beerberg and past the Bergigen Ausblick. On the way back, you pass Benshausen and Albrechts. Highlights of the circular route: - Views of the Thuringian Forest - Mountainous view - Red wall - Goldlauterberg

Great cycle path in the Thuringian Forest. This wonderful tour starts at Rennsteig railway station. Apart from the section on the Schleusenberg, the tour leads downhill and offers great views, idyllic lakes and plenty of opportunities for interesting detours into the surrounding area. It is nice to stop off at Café Helene in Heckengereuth. Take particular care on the section down to Schönbrunn, as there is more pedestrian and car traffic here. Highlights: - Schönbrunn Spice Museum -...