Best partially-paved trails in Eisenach

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 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 there are numerous myths and legends about...

Stage 4 of the Werra Valley Cycle Path. The penultimate day's stage of the Werra Valley Cycle Path starts in the birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach. A visit to the famous Eisenstadt Wartburg is a must before heading to Creuzburg, Treffurt and finally to the destination Eschwege. Highlights: - Creuzburg: romantic fortress from 1170, Nikolaikirche - Ebenshausen: Trinity Church - Probsteizella nature reserve: Falkener Klippen, Ziegental, orchid-beech forest, Bauernkanzel - Treffurt: historic...

Promising, varied excursion in Eisenach, Thuringia. It starts in Eisenach Mitte and leads a bit through the city past the Siebenbornsteich to Hörschel. From there it goes along the Werra via Creuzburg and Willershausen to Ifta. Highlights of the circular route: - Varied landscapes - Refreshments available - Accessible by bus and train

1st stage of the long-distance cycle route Thuringian city chain from Eisenach to Altenburg The term Thuringian chain of cities describes a 130-kilometer-long imaginary line on which the six largest cities in the state of Thuringia line up in an easterly direction. The long-distance cycle path has mostly flat terrain and mostly leads on paved dirt roads and side roads. The waymarking of the route includes the designation “Thuringian city chain” with the central pictogram of a...

Family-friendly loop trail in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia. This short loop in Eisenach leads to some of the most beautiful attractions in the city. The start is at the fraternity monument, which can be visited for a small fee. The route continues to the Prinzenteich and through the Karthausgarten. Highlights of the walk: - Prince pond - Fraternity monument - Karthausgarten - Views of the Wartburg

Panoramic hike from the Wartburg to the Allendorf monastery. The beautiful nature of the Wartburg - Hohe Sonne nature reserve can be explored on this demanding hike. Great views over the Thuringian Forest can be enjoyed again and again. South of the nature reserve is the Wilhelmsthaler See, from which a small detour to Wilhelmsthal Castle is possible. The rest of the trail runs along fields and woodland to Allendorf Monastery. Highlights of the route: - Warburg - Wilhelmsthal Lake - Castle...