Best wildflower trails in Biosphärenreservat Thüringer Wald

Panoramic circular trail on the Rennsteig, Thuringia, Germany The starting point of the tour is the paid hiking car park in Schmücke. It can be reached by bus and train. As the name suggests, this beautiful loop is characterised by magnificent views. The area around the Großer Beerberg, the highest point in the whole of Thuringia, or from "Pläckners Aussicht", offers particularly beautiful views. This loop is a real experience both in summer and in the winter months. There are several...

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...

Popular, idyllic circular hike in the Thuringian Forest biosphere reserve. This picturesque circular trail leads around the Schönbrunn dam and the Tannenbach stream. Along the way, there are fantastic views over the lake and into the Thuringian Forest. Highlights of the hike: - Close to nature and quiet - Fantastic views

Great summit tour around Goltlauter in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The start and end point is the Goldlauter Brücke car park/bus stop. From there, the summit circuit begins a crisp section up into the forest from the Salzberg to the Großer Finsterberg via the Fichtenkopf, Schneekopf and finally to the Rosenkopf and back past the Großer Beerberg. Highlights: - Summit ascents: Salzberg, Großer Finsterberg, Fichtenkopf, Schneekopf, Rosenkopf and Großer Beerberg - Magnificent views

Popular, scenic hiking route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The hike starts at the Ausspanne car park (bus travel also possible) and leads along the Rennsteig trail past the Rosenkopf to the Suhler Hütte inn. The hike follows natural paths through the depths of the forest and along the raised bog on the Großer Beerberg. There are always great views over the Thuringian Forest. The return journey follows the same route. Highlights of the hike: - High moor - View from the Schneekopf -...

Popular hike in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia. The Rennsteig is one of the best-known long-distance hiking trails in the Thuringian Forest. On this short hike, characterised by several ascents and descents, you can experience the charm of the Rennsteig in a pleasant day trip. On the Triniusstein you can stop off at the Triniusbaude. Highlights of the hike: - Triniusstein - Views over the Thuringian Forest - Masserberg

Popular, panoramic circular route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This popular hike leads through the heights of the Thuringian Forest. On the way from the Waldhotel Schmücke (car park and bus stop available), the route passes bizarre "forest spirits," some beautiful views, and idyllic narrow paths. It goes past the Schneekopfmoor and the Teufelskanzel to the Schneekopf. There is the Touringen stamp point 68 - Schneekopf. From there, the route goes up and down through the low mountain...

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...

Popular, idyllic circular hike in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This route leads from Stützerbach around the Großer Helmsberg. Tranquil fir forests, wide forest paths, bubbling streams and a small waterfall await you here. Highlights of the circular route: - Picturesque nature - Idyllic tranquillity - Varied