Best easy trails in Thuringian Forest Nature Park
The Thuringian Forest offers a charming low mountain range landscape. Colourful mountain meadows, dark mountain spruce forests, secluded hilltops and clear waters characterise the landscape. Wooded heights alternate with deep valleys and steep slopes. The highest elevations in the central Thuringian Forest include the Große Beerber and the Schneekopf, both of which are popular excursion destinations.
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- 4.6 (47)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrGreat circular route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. A beautiful and not too long circular route in wild and romantic nature. The "Elfengrotte" - a steep wall here in the layered landscape, idyllic ponds and a detour to a small waterfall await. Start at the signpost for the Mariental hiking trails. A little further up the main road, there is a pay and display car park. Highlights: - wild and romantic Dragon Gorge - Knöpfel ponds - "Elf Grotto" natural monument
- 4.6 (8)·Easy·2.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort, charming hiking trail near Eisenach, Thuringia. A wonderful circular trail in the Thuringian Forest in the Forests nature reserve with gorges between Wartburg Castle and Hohe Sonne. The Dragon Gorge is particularly impressive. In the cool and damp gorge, you can discover mosses, small ferns, rock snails and copepods. Highlights of the circular route: - Picturesque natural landscape - Elves' grotto - Knöpfel ponds - Dragon Gorge - Marvellous views - Interesting flora and fauna
- 4.6 (25)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThe hike leads through the historic Thuringian Slate Mountains and combines the romantic ruins of a hilltop castle with the refreshing natural force of a hidden forest waterfall. From the starting point, the trail first leads above the impressive Ohra dam and then climbs up to the ruins of Altenstein Castle. The tour leads through dense beech and spruce forests, where the knocking of the black woodpecker can be heard in spring. A particular highlight is the Luisenthal waterfall (often called...
- 4.3 (14)·Easy·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly, scenic circular hiking trail in Finsterbergen, Thuringia. This idyllic hike through the surroundings of the spa town of Finsterbergen in the Thuringian Forest starts from the car park at the swimming pool. Beautiful spruce and beech forests, winding paths and lots of peace can be enjoyed here. Highlights of the circular route: - Picturesque natural landscape - Diverse flora and fauna - Beautiful views
- 3.7 (6)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular walk in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia. This family-friendly route takes walkers from Oberhof city centre to the Rennsteiggarten. In the botanical garden, which focuses on mountain flora, you can look forward not only to a diverse world of plants, but also to views as far as the Rhön and the opportunity to stop off at Café Enzian. Highlights of the hike: - Oberhof - Rennsteiggarten Oberhof - View over the Thuringian Forest - Roundabout - Schuderbach meadow - Playground
- 4.1 (24)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried circular route in Thuringia. A short hike that starts in charming Friedrichsroda and leads to many historical sights. It leads to idyllic ponds, a show mine with its impressive gypsum crystal grotto and the monastery park with Reinhardsbrunn Abbey. After the excursion, there are cafés and restaurants in the village to stop for a bite to eat. The hike is marked with a green square. Highlights: - Büchig promenade - Marienglashöhle show mine - Monastery park - Reinhardsbrunn Abbey
- 4.3 (8)·Easy·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrHistorical hike in Eisenach, Thuringia. In addition to the relaxing greenery of the city park, the tour also has some beautiful historical sights to offer. Right at the start, the architecture of the Nikolai Gate and the Nikolai Church is captivating. In the city park, the listed Villa Pflugensberg invites you to take a short detour. From there, the path is beautiful and green with some great views over Eisensch from the Panoramaweg and the Sophienhöhe. The route back to the city leads...
- 3.8 (8)·Easy·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrCircular trail in Bad Tabarz - stroll and inform - The Kneipp spa mile is intended to give a small impression of Bad Tabarz, combined with some information on the historical development of Tabarz. The path is mostly in good condition with little incline and is easy to manage even for inexperienced hikers.
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