Best forest trails in Hörselberg-Hainich

Exciting, varied circular hiking trail in the Hainich National Park, Thuringia. This circular route is one of four Thuringian primeval forest trails in the Hainich National Park and includes some climbs. Especially in summer you should note that there are longer hiking passages without shady trees. Geocaching fans will get their money's worth with the treasure hunt for a multi-cache on the subject of "UNESCO World Heritage Sites". Back in Hütscheroda, the hotel "Zum Herrenhaus", a certified...

Wooded hiking trail in the Hainich National Park Tree species of the ravine forest, ash and maple, dominate the Craulaer Kreuz hiking trail. In spring there are beautiful populations of early bloomers. The vertical meters that have to be overcome on this hiking trail are well worth it. The route begins at the "Craulaer Kreuz" hiking car park about 2 km west of Craula on the edge of the national park. The Hainichbaude, an excursion restaurant and national park partner, is also located here....

One of four "Thuringian Forest Paths" in the Hainich National Park On the Welterbepfad (world heritage trail), nature around the old beeches was able to develop largely free of human influences. The World Heritage Trail is a combination of the Sperbersgrundweg and the Craulaer Kreuz hiking trail. It follows the "UNESCO rhombus" symbol and begins at the "Craulaer Kreuz" hiking car park near Craula, directly at the Hainichbaude. On the way there is a 100-step wooden staircase to overcome. The...

Temporary hiking trail in the Hainich National Park This hiking trail offers entertainment for young and old. It shows the natural habitat of the wildcat and is a wonderful addition to a visit to the wildcat village of Hütscheroda. The route begins above the show enclosure in Hütscheroda, the so-called wildcat clearing, not far from the wildcat barn and follows the hiking symbol "Wildcat Tracks". There is a slight incline between the wildcat barn and the wildcat clearing at the beginning of...

Popular loop trail in Hainich, Thuringia. The Hoerselberge nature reserve is primarily known for its shell limestone formations. This loop trail leads to two of these exciting rock formations – the Venus Cave and the Tannhaeuser Cave discovered in 1928. You can also enjoy some great views, for example from the "Panorama View" vantage point. Highlights of the hike: - Great Hoerselberg - Venus Cave - Tannhaeuser Cave - Viewpoint "Panorama View"

Demanding circular hike in the Hainich National Park For the Hainich, this circular hiking trail runs through great differences in height, some of which are overcome with a staircase. In winter this can be closed for security reasons. The route takes about 2 hours. The hike begins at the "Craulaer Kreuz" hiking car park about 2 km west of Craula on the edge of the national park. The Hainichbaude, an excursion restaurant and national park partner, is also located here. It follows the symbol...

Varied hiking trail in the Hainich National Park The short nightingale trail runs exclusively across the open spaces of the southern Kindel, which are structured in a varied way by hedges and groups of bushes. Ornithologists in particular will not tire of discovering here. A hike in the early morning or evening hours is particularly recommended. The route begins at the "Kindel" hiking car park on the B 84 between the towns of Grossenlupnitz and Behringen. Arrived at the highest point of the...