Best forest trails in Schönstedt

Varied loop in the Hainich National Park, Thuringia The old beech forests of the national park are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and characterise this loop just as much as chequer tree, field maple and oak. In spring, orchids bloom here and lilies of the valley, daphne and wild violets cover the forest floor beneath the beech trees. The trail crosses the Steingraben, sometimes passing dried-up streams that only carry water during heavy rain. With a bit of luck, a shepherd and his dogs herding...

Historic hiking trail in the Hainich National Park near the treetop path From the "Thiemsburg" car park, past the "Old Oak", the thickest tree in the national park with a diameter of 5.45 m, you hike through a species-rich mixed deciduous forest with an alder quarry and historical boundary stones. Magnificent meanders and interesting tree shapes can be seen at the stone ditch. In the further course you can discover lush white Märzenbecher carpets in March. The short circular route is the...

Close-to-nature hiking trail in the Hainich National Park The road has to be crossed twice in the 3.5 km route. The route is named after the many oak trees along the route. Therefore he follows the hiking symbol "acorn". It starts at the "Thiemsburg" car park not far from the national park center. Highlights of the hike: - Medieval refugee castle - Near-natural forest - hornbeams and beeches - Two closely entwined beeches - Old European beech - A detour to the stone ditch