Best trail running trails in Thuringia

Wooded hike in Jena Forest - a nature reserve. This hike leads through the Jena Forest nature reserve. The route winds through the forest on well-maintained paths and leads to several beautiful viewpoints. This route is ideal for a sunny afternoon excursion. Highlights of the route: - Kahles cave - Bismarck Tower - Forester's lodge - Leutra

Idyllic loop in the Steigerwald forest in Erfurt, Thuringia. The Steigerwald nature reserve is located on the southern outskirts of the city and is ideal for an active excursion away from the city center. The forest has several hiking trails. The loop follows the "Rotes Rad" hiking trail. Only the last section is not part of the route, but the trails join together as a loop. Highlights: - Great oasis in the city - idyllic forest paths

Stage 1 of the “SaaleHorizontale” long-distance hiking trail, Thuringia. This is the first stage of the certified SaaleHorizontale quality trail, a wonderful trail through the Saale valley with start and finish in Jena. The first stage of the long-distance hiking trail starts in Jena and ends in Ziegenhain. Since it is sometimes quite steep uphill and you hike close to steep rocks, especially in the Pennickental area, this hike is classified as challenging. Fantastic views of the university...

Popular loop trail near Jena, Thuringia. This loop trail through the Windknollen nature reserve, which is steeped in history, feels as if you have been transported to the Wild West. The 363 m high Windknollen, surrounded by prairie-like open landscapes, gained national fame as the scene of the battle of Jena and Auerstedt, which Napoleon's troops opened. Natural attractions are not neglected either. You hike past the Steinbach waterfall and discover rare orchids, red kites, tree frogs and...

Family-friendly loop near Tonndorf, Thuringia. This family-friendly route takes you around the Hohenfelden reservoir. In summer, you can dip in the cool water at the lido on the northeastern shore. On the way, there is also the opportunity to make various detours (e.g., to the Avenida Therme or the Hohenfelden Active Park). With no significant inclines, the route is easy to walk and can be done at any time of the year. Highlights of the hike: - Hohenfelden reservoir - Hohenfelden Play and...

Popular loop trail near Jena, Thuringia. Fans of beautiful views and old buildings will get their money's worth on this loop trail. There is a lot to discover not only at the ruins of Lobdeburg, which was first mentioned in 1166, but also around the old town of Lobeda. Lobeda Castle in particular stands out here. Highlights of the hike: - Lobeda Castle - Johannisberg - Spitzberg - Lobdeburg - Lobeda old town

Popular, varied city tour in Erfurt, Thuringia. This city tour in Erfurt takes you past some of the most beautiful cultural and historical sights in the state capital. It takes you through the medieval old town of Erfurt and historic buildings such as the Petersberg Citadel, across the cathedral square and to the famous Krämerbrücke bridge. Off the beaten track, but well worth a visit, are places where Martin Luther lived and worked, such as the Augustinian monastery where he once lived as a...

Popular, panoramic hike in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The tour starts at the tourist information office in Tabarz (390m above sea level). Here is also the starting point of the Vulkansteig with some information and the "Ringelnatz" gallery with constantly changing exhibitions. Tabarz can be reached by bus from Gotha or Eisenach or with the Thuringian Forest Railway from Gotha. It is a few minutes' walk from the stop to the starting point. First the path leads through the Lauchagrund...

Popular, panoramic hike in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This short but idyllic circular hike leads from the Oberhof Kurpark along the Oberhof Rennsteig Gardens to the Bärenstein. On natural paths, you can enjoy the silence of the forest and excellent views of the region. Highlights of the hike: - View from the Bärenstein - Rennsteiggarten Oberhof - Oberhof spa gardens