Best trails near Großer Inselsberg

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...

Popular, panoramic circular hike in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The tour starts at the tourist information centre in Tabarz (390m above sea level). This is also the starting point of the volcano trail with some information and the "Ringelnatz" gallery with constantly changing exhibitions. Tabarz can be reached by bus from Gotha or Eisenach or by the Thuringian Forest Railway from Gotha. It is only a few minutes' walk from the bus stop to the starting point. The trail first leads...

Scenic, picturesque hiking tour in Brotterode-Trusetal, Thuringia. This charming circular trail leads through the idyllic forest landscape near Brotterode. From the car park, the trail leads through the shady forest first to the Wartburgblick and then to the large Inselsberg, where beautiful views await. On the way back, you pass the Inselsberg Funpark, a summer toboggan run in the middle of the Thuringian Forest. More information can be found on the website...

Popular, picturesque circular route near Bad Tarbaz, Thuringia. This circular route leads to the Großer Inselberg and the summer toboggan run. The route runs on natural paths and tarmac tracks through the Thuringian forest landscape, along the Tabarz hard stone works and the baking oven holes. Highlights of the tour: - View from the Große Inselberg - Summer toboggan run - View of Tabarz

Varied hike with great views at any time of year You can park free of charge at the starting point of the hike. From here, the route leads through woods and meadows and offers magnificent views of the landscape west of Wartburg Castle. The route then follows the Rennsteig trail back towards the starting point. There is a cave along the way that can be visited.

This loop trail takes visitors up to the summit of the Großer Inselsberg, a prominent landmark nestled within the UNESCO Global Geopark in the western Thuringian Forest. The route follows portions of the famous Rennsteig, a historic ridge path that once marked ancient princely borders. Hikers can expect a journey through mixed woodlands leading to unique volcanic rock formations known as the Reitsteine. The peak features the highest beech forest stand in the entire region, where local birds...