Best partially-paved trails in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

Popular, legendary hiking trail near Eisenach, Thuringia. The legendary Drachenschlucht south of Eisenach inspires both hikers and geologists. From the southern entrance at the Hohe Sonne, the hike leads through the narrow gorge on sturdy footbridges over the fairy grotto and along a rushing stream. Nature shows off its full charm here. The name of the gorge comes from Eisenach's patron saint, Saint George, also known as the dragon slayer, which is why numerous myths and legends surround the...

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...

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....

Georoute 8 in the UNESCO Global Geopark Thuringia Inselberg - Drei Gleichen in the Thuringian Forest. It starts at the tourist information in Bad Tabarz, very close to the bus station. It goes along wildly romantic rock formations and through the forest. A variety of information boards explain interesting facts about this GeoPark route. There are several cafes and restaurants in town where one can stop off after the hike. Highlights of the circular route: - Aschenbergstein - Kneipp spa...

Popular, 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...

Popular, panoramic circular hike in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This short but idyllic circular hike takes you from the Oberhof spa gardens along the Rennsteiggarten Oberhof to the Bärenstein. You can enjoy the tranquillity of the forest and outstanding views of the region on natural paths. Highlights of the hike: - View from the Bärenstein - Rennsteiggarten Oberhof - Oberhof spa gardens

Popular circular hike around the Ohratal dam in the Thuringian Forest Starting at the much smaller Lütsche Dam, this hike leads around the idyllically situated Ohratal Dam. This is located on the north side of the Thuringian Main Ridge and always offers the opportunity for spectacular pictures of the large reservoir water. There are usually few hikers and cyclists here on weekdays. The start is at a car park. There is also a restaurant nearby where you can stop for a bite to eat after the...

Wooded 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.

Popular, 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