Best short trails in Thuringia

Great loop in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. A beautiful and not too long loop in wild and romantic nature. The "Elfengrotte" - a steep wall here in the layered landscape, idyllic ponds and a detour to a small waterfall await. Start at the signpost for the Mariental hiking trails. A little further up the main road, there is a pay and display car park. Highlights: - wild and romantic Dragon Gorge - Knöpfel ponds - "Elf Grotto" natural monument

Short, charming hiking trail near Eisenach, Thuringia. A beautiful circular route in the Thuringian Forest in the forests with gorges nature reserve between Wartburg and Hohe Sonne. The Drachenschlucht is particularly impressive. In the cool, damp gorge you can explore mosses, small ferns, rock snails and copepods, among other things. Highlights of the circular route: - Picturesque natural landscape - Elf Grotto - Button stitches - Dragon Canyon - Magnificent views - Interesting flora and...

Barrier-free nature trail in the Hainich National Park. Enchanted forest giants. Talking ravens. Root dwarves. White women in the mist. Whispering branches. Good fairies. The jungle is deep and dark, and suddenly a wonderful clearing opens up unexpectedly. A fairytale forest. Anyone who enters the Hainich Forest is transformed - one way or another. The fact that the Hainich Forest is so unique also makes it a place of beautiful memories: of childhood, of carefree times in nature and of fairy...

This family-friendly theme trail guides visitors up the slopes of the volcanic-shaped Ruppberg, a historic mountain overlooking Zella-Mehlis. Starting from a dedicated forest parking lot, the pathway features beautifully illustrated stations where a mythical robber knight shares regional legends from long ago. The trail winds through dense beech and spruce woods typical of the Thuringian Forest. Reaching the open mountain summit reveals a panoramic view over green valleys, and a cozy local...

This path starts at the street An der Silberhütte. It makes a few curves before heading to Stern via Sternstrasse. From there it goes via the Steinbrücksweg to the Hopfengrund, which leads north again. It is a relatively short, easy trail that is well suited for exploring the Erfurt Steigerwald.

Popular loop trail in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The Claus-Eichel-Weg, whose name is reminiscent of the forest director who died in 2016, is one of the popular loop trails in the Alteburg near Arnstadt. Many beautiful views, for example from the Schneckchen, await hikers on the 4 km long loop. Highlights of the hike: - Alteburg - Schneckchen - Kreuzchen - Detour to the Alteburg Tower (optional)

Charming, picturesque circular route in Kunitz near Jena, Thuringia. From the parking lot in Laasaner Straße, you walk through field and forest paths to the ruins of Kunitzburg, with beautiful views of the valley. Then it goes back over the vantage point Feldherren Hügel. Highlights of the circular route: - Kunitzburg ruins - Beautiful views - Commander's Hill

Beautiful round in Bad Salzungen, Thuringia. A beautiful and relaxed round that is perfect for a short walk or a run. It's about the circular castle lake, which is a so-called sinkhole lake. It was formed by breaking through a top layer into a cavity that gradually formed below and has no natural inflow or outflow. In between, you make a small detour to the Rathenaupark. If you are traveling with children, you will also find a small playground here. There are restaurants and cafes in the...