Best lake 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
- 4.5 (76)·Moderate·14.5 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular route in the Thuringian Forest This fairly relaxed route leads around the Ohratal dam. Along the way, there are always wonderful views of the glistening waters of the lake. The water from the Ohra dammed up here is mainly used to produce drinking water for large parts of central Thuringia. Some of the paths are asphalted, made of firm gravel or natural and suitable for cycling and pushchairs. Highlights of the hike: - View of the Ohratal dam - Kerngrund pre-dam - View from...
- 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
- 4.4 (31)·Hard·19.2 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows stage 1 of the Rennsteig, connecting Hörschel on the Werra River with Ruhla on a historic first section. The hike leads from the banks of the Werra up into the Thuringian Forest, offering vast views and passing historical markers such as the "Wilde Sau" stone cross and the Vachaer Stein. A special highlight is the Hohe Sonne rest area, which provides an impressive view of Wartburg Castle. Traditionally, hikers collect a pebble from the Werra at the start in Hörschel to...
- 4.8 (27)·Hard·17.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route follows stage 3 of the Rennsteig, connecting the Ebertswiese near Friedrichsroda with the famous sports resort of Oberhof on a densely forested section. The hike leads through extensive, untouched woodland over the Nesselberg and Sperrhügel hills to the Hoher Schorn observation tower, which offers sweeping panoramas. Shortly before the destination, the path reaches the winter sports center at Grenzadler, where hikers pass directly by the biathlon arena and the famous ski jumps...
- 4.3 (28)·Hard·15.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular, scenic circular route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This popular route, which completely circumnavigates the Schmalwasser dam, inspires young and old alike. The dam has a huge storage volume and is therefore also called the "Dietharzer Meer" ("Dietharzer Sea"). It is still used today for flood protection and power generation. The Röllchen, a ridge near the dam, is particularly impressive. Once a year there is a two-dam run here in "Canada in Thuringia". Since there are nice...
- 4.4 (15)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular dam tour around Tambach-Dietharz, Thuringia The beautiful Thuringian Forest invites to enjoy numerous nature excursions. This short hike around the Tambach dam can start at the car park on Mühlestraße. The paths lead through forests and meadows and mostly along the water on paved and easily accessible paths. There are several information boards about the landscape and the surrounding area along the way. Highlights: - Tambach-Dietharz dam - Local flora and fauna - Interesting...
- 4.5 (15)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrWooded hike from Oberhof in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park This beautiful hike in the Thuringian Forest leads from Oberhof to the famous DKB Ski Arena Oberhof and the ski jump facility. The ski jumping facility in Kanzlersgrund was completely renovated in 2013. It now has a modern inrun track made of ceramic material, which can be cooled in winter and then has an ice track. The ski jumps are also covered with mattings, which means they can be used all year round.
- 4.3 (19)·Hard·17.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular, 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
- 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...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best lake trail to hike in Thuringian Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best lake trail to hike in Thuringian Forest Nature Park is Circular Route 3: Mariental - Dragon Gorge - Elven Grotto, which has a 4.6 star rating from 47 reviews. This trail is 3.5 km long with an elevation gain of 114 m.
What is the longest lake trail in Thuringian Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Thuringian Forest Nature Park is Halle - Rudolstadt. This trail is estimated to be 260.7 km long.
How many lake trails are in Thuringian Forest Nature Park?
There are 112 lake trails in Thuringian Forest Nature Park.These lake trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 566 AllTrails community reviews.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Thuringian Forest Nature Park?
Rennsteig-Radwanderweg (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain for lake trails with 5,441 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Panoramaweg Schwarzatal (Fernwanderweg), which has 4,924 m of elevation gain.
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