Best camping trails in Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park

Close-to-nature hike through the unique landscape in the Rotbar - Plothen pond area The hike is completely flat; after periods of rain, sturdy shoes are required due to the clayey soil. Use only marked paths. It is advisable to bring binoculars with you.

Varied loop trail in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park, Thuringia. This route leads around one of the largest reservoirs in Germany. The loop trail around the Hohenwarte reservoir can be completed both by mountain bike and on foot (as a multi-day tour). Highlights of the route: - Hohenwarte reservoir - Saale - Geiersberg - Kemenate Ziegenrueck

Popular hike or bike tour in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Obere Saale Nature Park, Thuringia. This wonderful loop trail leads around the Bleilochtalsperre - the largest reservoir in Germany in terms of capacity. The route can be completed on foot or by bike. Highlights of the hike: - Bleilochtalsperre - historical dam - Saalburg

Panoramic and varied hike in Harra, Thuringia. A beautiful loop that starts at Harra train station, passes Harra Castle and leads into the forest with a fairly steep ascent. The route follows the Alpensteig along the Saale through shady forest paths and back again at Saaldorf. Highlights of the circular route: - Along the Saale - Harra Castle - Beautiful views - Shady forest paths

Beautiful loop near Saalfeld/Saale, Thuringia. Start at the parking lot near the large sunbathing lawn. It goes through the woods near the Saale loops near Saalfeld/Saale. The ground is mostly made up of pleasant forest paths and the canopy of leaves provides a pleasant coolness, especially in summer. In Wilhelmsdorf there is the opportunity to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - beautiful views of the Saale

2nd stage of the Hohenwarte Stausee Trail, Thuringia. On this stage of the Hohenwarte Stausee Trail, there are a few meters in altitude to overcome. However, hikers are rewarded with unique views of the Saale cascades. The scenic route crosses several regional recreational areas. The trail leads along the Eisenach-Budapest European long-distance hiking trail to Ziegenrück. Highlights: - Great views - Unique landscape