Best long trails in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

Varied circular route in the Thuringian Forest This family-friendly hike leads through the nature reserve "Forests with gorges between Wartburg and Hohe Sonne" and connects the two gorges "Drachenschlucht" and "Landgrafenschlucht". In particular, the legendary Drachenschlucht is one of the most popular excursion and hiking destinations in the region. The rock formation, which is unique in Thuringia, is three kilometers long and at its narrowest point is less than 70 cm. Sturdy shoes are...

Panoramic hike in the Wartburg - Hohe Sonne nature reserve The hike begins at the Wartburg P1 car park, which is subject to a charge. The route first follows the road for a short distance before climbing up to Wartburgblick. From here, the magnificent view over the Thuringian Forest can be enjoyed before the route winds its way through the nature reserve. It passes the Elfengrotte grotto before finally reaching the Drachenschlucht gorge. This is a 3 kilometre long gorge to the south of...

Popular 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...

Popular circular route in Wartburg - Hohe Sonne nature reserve, Thuringia This is a great circular route through the Thuringian Forest, which offers a lot of variety, from the beautiful town of Eisenach to the historic Wartburg Castle and natural attractions such as the Drachenschlucht. A remarkable sight along the route is the "Wilde Sau" stone cross, erected in 1483 and the oldest of its kind on the Rennsteig. Attention: The Drachenschlucht can be closed at short notice due to the...

Popular hike in the Thuringian Forest This great hike starts at the car park at the Hohe Sonne barbecue and promises plenty of variety. Nature lovers will get their money's worth in the Drachenschlucht gorge, an approx. 3 km long rocky gorge that is only 68 cm wide in places. A real gem for those interested in cultural history awaits above the town of Eisenach: Wartburg Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which dates back to the Middle Ages and is best known for the fact that Martin Luther...

Popular, varied circular route through the Wartburg - Hohe Sonne nature reserve, Thuringia. The hike starts in Eisenach's old town, which is well worth seeing, right by the railway station, and leads up to Wartburg Castle. It is well worth a visit here and there are refreshment stops and bathrooms. The route then leads to the fantastic, wild and romantic Drachenschlucht gorge. Over wooden planks or gratings, the route leads directly over a stream and between the moss-covered, gigantic...

This 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...

Varied and scenic circular route in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. This varied route was the winner in the "Day tours" category in 2022 - so there is a consensus that this is a very special hiking trail! The start is near the Bad Tabarz tourist information centre. It goes through the forest and slightly uphill - always with beautiful views and rewarding vantage points. Later, the five-armed signpost is reached via a steep staircase so that the Hirschstein and Red Tower cannot be missed....

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...

This route follows stage 2 of the Rennsteig, connecting Ruhla (Hubertushaus) with the Ebertswiese near Friedrichsroda on a scenically beautiful section. The path runs via the Ruhlaer Häuschen to the striking Glöckner rock formation and eventually climbs the Großer Inselsberg, which offers spectacular views across Thuringia from its 916-meter summit. As you hike through deep mixed forests, historic boundary stones like the Dreiherrenstein at Großer Weißenberg line the path, bearing witness to...