Best trails near Großer Parkteich

Close-to-nature hike on both sides of the White Elster. This short circular route leads along both banks of the Weiße Elster near Bad Köstritz. On the southern bank, the hike follows the well-developed Elster cycle path. The water is relatively heavily fished. With a bit of luck, you might even see a trout jump out of the water.

Stage 10 of the Mittelland Route. On the 10th day tour of the Mittelland Route, you cycle from the university town of Jena with its numerous viewpoints and historical sights along the Rhoda to Hermsdorf. Here you have covered most of the altitude metres of the cycle tour and the route continues mostly downhill through peaceful forests to the stage finish in Gera. Highlights: - Jena: Thalstein Castle, Jenzigaussicht, Napoleon Stone, Bismarck Tower, Kunitzburg Castle - Zeitzgrund nature...

5th section of the Thuringian Chain of Towns cycle route from Eisenach to Altenburg The term "Thuringian chain of towns" refers to an imaginary 130 kilometre-long line along which the six largest towns in the federal state of Thuringia are strung together in an easterly direction. The long-distance cycle route has predominantly flat terrain and runs largely on tarmac country lanes and minor roads. The route markings include the name "Thüringer Städtekette" with the pictogram of a cyclist in...