Best wildlife 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...

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 route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. Almost 15,000 runners take part in the Rennsteiglauf every year. The route leads through the Thuringian Forest past cultural and historical sights such as Wartburg Castle and idyllic landscapes such as the raised bog on the Großer Beerberg. The route also runs through the UNESCO Vessertal Biosphere Reserve, where you will find more hiking trails and attractions. Highlights of the route: - Varied flora and fauna - UNESCO Biosphere...

Event route for marathon runners from 2016 This is the route of the Rennsteiglauf Marathon 2016, please note the road traffic regulations. It is possible that some parts of this route have been closed especially for the marathon and are now integrated back into normal road traffic. The route is suitable for training marathon runners. It leads from Neuhaus am Rennweg to Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig.

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...

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

This route begins and ends in Langenbach. You hike along idyllic paths through green forest and meadow landscapes along the Langen river.

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...