Best bike touring trails in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

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

Interesting cycle route on the Rennsteig in the Thuringian Forest. This exciting route starts directly in Neustadt am Rennsteig - but the tour can easily be cycled in both directions. At the start, the route follows the Ilmtal cycle path, as both are identical as far as Langewiesen. There are numerous museums and historical sights to discover and there are always places to stop for refreshments and overnight accommodation along the way. Highlights: - Many museums in Ilmenau, Großbreitenbach...

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...

1st section of the Thuringian Chain of Towns cycle route from Eisenach to Altenburg The term "Thuringian chain of towns" refers to an imaginary 130 kilometre-long line along which the six largest towns in the federal state of Thuringia are strung together in an easterly direction. The long-distance cycle route has predominantly flat terrain and runs largely on tarmac country lanes and minor roads. The route markings include the name "Thüringer Städtekette" with the pictogram of a cyclist in...

Great circular route in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. The six hilltops (or mountains) that give this hike its name are the Bornhügel, the Pappenheimer Berg, the Große Tierberg, the Fellberg, the Kieferle and the Rollkopf mountain. The ups and downs are rewarded with fantastic views! It is definitely worth visiting the traditional craft workshops and museums along the way. The route is marked with a green "K6" on a white diamond. A good starting point is in Neuhaus, where there are car...

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...

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...

Extensive, scenic road bike and motorbike route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The route leads along roads through the idyllic nature of the Thuringian Forest. Along rivers and waterways, through small and larger villages and past historical sights. Highlights of the circular route: - Gehren Castle - Rinnetal view - Großer Dreiherrenstein