Best historic site 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...

Scenic Rennsteigleiter route in the footsteps of Goethe, Thuringia. This beautiful route along the Rennsteig traces the footsteps of the poet and naturalist Goethe. The start is at the Ilmenau Rennsteig-Leiter town portal. The route initially heads westwards and crosses various hiking trails that also lead through the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. The Kickelhahn mountain massif offers particularly marvellous views over the Ilm valley. Fresh spring water can be enjoyed at the Marienquelle...

Beautiful circular route in the Thuringian Forest. A great circular route through the forest and past the 4 idyllic ponds. There are actually 5 ponds along the way, but the small "Fischteichtle" is not one of the ponds that give the hike its name! At the starting point, there are car parks right next to the tourist information centre and the Rennsteig Museum. There are also places to stop for refreshments here. Highlights: - Rennsteig Museum - Idyllic ponds and forests - Ochenbach mill

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...

Panoramic hike in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This 13.5 km route is a pleasure at any time of year - from spring to autumn when hiking, in winter on cross-country skis. Once you reach the Adlersberg, you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the Thuringian Forest from the observation tower or enjoy a snack in the Adlersberg mountain hut. Highlights of the hike: - Adlersberg - Adlersberg tower - Adlersberg mining lodge - Idyllic forest paths

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...