Best bird watching trails in Thuringia
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Explore the most popular bird watching trails in Thuringia with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.9 (7)·Hard·17.8 mi·Est. 9–9.5 hrEnchanting, complete circumnavigation of the Leibis-Lichte dam, Thuringia. In the Thuringian Forest you will find a number of natural treasures that can be hiked. The hike begins in the parking lot below the Fröbelturm in the direction of Deesbach. From there it goes to the dam. First follow the course in a northerly direction. Well-developed forest paths are dominant on the route. The way back runs partly on the sculpture path. Due to the length, the route is classified as more...
- 4.3 (3)·Easy·16 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrStage 1 of the Unstrut-Radwesg. The first day's stage of the Unstrut-Radwesg leads from the Unstrut spring near Kefferhausen through the idyllic Flachstal. The dry valley, designated as a nature reserve, is known for its gentian-schiller grass lawns and home to breeding birds and numerous species of butterflies. Via Horsmar and Dachrieden you reach the medieval Mühlhausen, which is the stage destination. Highlights: - Dingelstädt: railway bridge, Unstrut weir - Flachstal nature reserve -...
- Hard·20 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrThis circular hike at Bleiloch leads extensively around the southern tip of the bleaching reservoir and even reaches the height of the Rennsteig. The hiker stays on the Saale until Lemnitzhammer, then it goes through the romantic Sieglitztal up to the Rennsteig. Via Seibis you reach the Marienberg lookout point and then descend into the valley of the Thuringian Muschwitz. There you follow the Kolonnenweg down the valley. After crossing the connecting road from Lichtenbrunn to Lichtenberg, the...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest bird watching trail in Thuringia?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Thuringia is Bleilochrunde-III. This trail is estimated to be 20.0 mi long.
Which bird watching trail has the most elevation gain in Thuringia?
Thuringia: With an ascent of 4,238 ft, Durch das Dörrtal und Geratal has the most elevation gain of all of the birding trails in the area. The next highest ascent for birding trails is Bleilochrunde-III with 3,372 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bird watching trail in Thuringia?
The most popular and difficult bird watching trail in Thuringia is Rundwanderung Leibis-Lichte von Unterweißbach with a 4.7-star rating from 7 reviews.
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