Best cave trails in Bad Liebenstein

The hike leads through the historic Thuringian Slate Mountains and combines the romantic ruins of a hilltop castle with the refreshing force of nature of a hidden forest waterfall. From the starting point, the trail first leads above the impressive Ohra dam and then climbs up to the ruins of Altenstein Castle. The tour leads through dense beech and spruce forests, where the knocking of the black woodpecker can be heard in spring. A particular highlight is the Luisenthal waterfall (often...

Family-friendly loop trail in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia. A beautiful loop trail from Bad Liebenstein via Altenstein Castle and Altenstein Park to Steinbach. Highlights of the hike: - Altenstein Castle with Castle Park - Bad Liebenstein spa gardens - Tierpark Bad Liebenstein (optional) - Luisenthal Waterfall

Short hike from Bad Liebenstein spa promenade to historic Altenstein Castle in the extensive Altensteiner Park. Altenburg Castle is only a few kilometers away from the oldest spa town in Thuringia (Bad Liebenstein). It is surrounded by a picturesque landscaped park, which is worth a visit in itself. This easy hike starts at the specialist clinics in town and leads past the old post office, through the rose garden in Elisabethpark to the castle park.

The route connects several cultural and natural sights. Starting from the region around Glücksbrunn Castle, the trail runs over the Schweinaer Höhe and through the spa gardens of Bad Liebenstein. The landscape alternates between open meadows near Bairoda and wooded sections. Passing the Landwehr, the path leads up to Laudenbach before descending to the Trusetaler Wasserfall, an artificial waterfall.