Best event 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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- 4.1 (16)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia. The Oberhof circular hiking trail is an experience all year round - in summer as a hiking trail, in winter as the "1st Thuringian winter cycle trail" and as a cross-country ski trail. As the name suggests, there are several important sports facilities along the way. The circular route runs along the historic sports centre hiking trail and the forest nature trail on the Schlossberg. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.8 (8)·Hard·21.9 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrPopular, 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...
- 4.5 (2)·Hard·46.2 km·Est. 14–15.5 hrPopular, varied circular route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. A great MTB route over the peaks of the Zella-Mehlis and Oberhof mountains. The day tour leads over Schneekopf, Schwarzen Kopf and Ruppberg. It offers fantastic views and idyllic nature. Highlights of the tour: - Views of the Thuringian Forest - Varied route
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·99.5 km·Est. 24 hr+Extreme hiking route in the Thuringian Forest This route is not suitable for an afternoon outing. Rather, it is an event route that is very strenuous over almost 100 kilometres. It runs between several towns such as Ruhla, Bad Tabarz, Floh-Selingental and Botterrode. The hike starts in Fröttstadt, but can in principle be started from anywhere.
- 3.0 (2)·Hard·21.4 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular running event near Blechhammer, Thuringia. This is the official half marathon course of the Steinachtal Run. More information is available from the organiser here: http://www.steinachtallauf.com/. Highlights of the route: - idyllic forest paths - some beautiful views
- Hard·169.8 km·Est. 24 hr+Official, challenging hiking route over the Rennsteig, Thuringia. The XTREMarathon is the extreme hike of the RENNSThike Hiking World Championship. At 169.3 km, it corresponds to the officially measured length of the Rennsteig and therefore comprises exactly four marathons. These have to be completed non-stop within 48 hours at 3500 metres altitude from Blankenstein to Eisenach and end in Gumpelstadt with the Pummpälzsteg. The SUPERMarathon from Oberhof non-stop in 24 hours and the HIKE...
- Hard·74.5 km·Est. 21–23 hrPopular, scenic running route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This is the super marathon route of the famous Rennsteiglauf from 2018. It is possible that some parts of this route were closed especially for the marathon and are now back to normal road traffic. Highlights of the route: - Fantastic views over the Thuringian Forest - Varied landscapes - Regional flora and fauna
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