Best long trails in Geratal

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...

Varied hike with a few meters in altitude The hike begins in Dörnberg on the Wilden Gera. Following the Lütschegrund, the hike leads gently uphill to the Lütsche dam. From there it goes on to the Löffelbühlfelsen, whereby a short detour to the Loffelbühlfelsen viewpoint is recommended. The hike finally leads through several forest sections to the Zella-Mehlis train station.

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...

From the Arlesberger roundabout - through the valley of the Zahmer Gera - via Webersgeräum - through Gehlberg - over the Rainweg - and back

Child-friendly nature trail near Geschwenda, Thuringia This nature trail starts at the "Steintreppchen" hiking car park. Over time, the "Naturparktor Geschwenda" ("Geschwenda Nature Park Gate") with information hut and nature park trail will also be built here. The route initially heads eastwards across the B88 main road, where some caution is required. Following the path in a clockwise direction, it later leads back into the beautiful nature park, crossing the main road a second...