Best historic site trails in Geratal

Popular theme trail in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia. The Braunsteinweg takes hikers back to the times when ore was still mined in the old Arlesberg mining area. While the area is now part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Thuringian Forest, a historic sandstone crusher and the brownstone mill provide an impressive insight into brownstone mining. Numerous information boards also provide a lot of interesting information about the formerly important branch of the economy. Arrived...

Beautiful circular route in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. A beautiful route through the forests near Frankenhain and to the beautiful Lütsche reservoir. On the way, all about the millstones that are so important here, as well as about the local biotopes, mining and the power of water can be learned from the information boards. It is possible to stop for a bite to eat at the "Gasthaus" in nearby Gräfenroda. The starting point is in the centre of Frankenhain. There is a bus stop nearby...

Romantic primeval forest loop in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia. This natural route starts at the Jüchnitz, near the country school centre. The route initially heads south in an anti-clockwise direction, following the course of the stream. The spruce forest, which has grown on one side due to earlier mineral extraction, has been reforested and beech and fir trees are slowly reappearing and can flourish without human intervention. On wide forest paths, the trail leads along...

Varied climate trail in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia This interesting nature trail starts at the industrial park, near the Geratal-Klause. However, there is also a feeder route for train travellers. It goes anti-clockwise on this beautiful climate trail, which was created with the support of the German Weather Service, among others. Where else can one experience the microclimate of the local conditions while taking a relaxed stroll - consciously and with expert guidance from...