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

Panoramic hike along the Saale and around the Burghammer dam. This wonderful hike leads from the parking lot to the Saale. Great views open up along the banks of the Saale, the Bleilochtalsperre and the Burghammer Dam. There are also some historical highlights to discover, such as Burgk Castle. Highlights: - Bleilochtalsperre - View of Castle Burgk and Ice Bridge - Kober Rock - Meadow orchard

This relaxed route leads through two of the most important park landscapes in Markkleeberg, a town on the southern edge of Leipzig. The trail opens up Goethepark and the adjacent Herfurthpark (part of the agra park) and runs along a combination of well-maintained park paths, soundproofed forest trails and asphalted promenades. A central highlight is the classicist "White House" in Herfurthpark and the striking Eagle Gate. Kingfishers, grey herons and various species of songbirds can be...

Popular circular hike with great views over the Saalescheife. The short circular hiking trail starts at the town hall in Ziegenrück. A small detour to Ziegenrück Castle is recommended. From here it goes over several vantage points such as the Ilsenblick and Reißerts Ruh once around the Lasterberg. You can enjoy wonderful distant views.

Idyllic, pleasant loop in the Slate Mountains, Thuringia. The loop leads on small paths uphill through lush natural forests. Here it goes past several vantage points, so offers a good view of the Bleilochtalsperre from a bench. The view from Heinrichstein is also particularly beautiful. It is not possible to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights: - View from the Henrichstein to Saale loop - Natural paths in the slate mountains - Idyllic nature and picturesque landscape - View of...

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.

This spectacular route leads through the deeply incised Sormitz Valley in the Slate Mountains and combines archaeological history with industrial architecture. The trail takes in the ruins of the former robber baron's castle of Wysburg and leads to one of Germany's most impressive technical monuments: the Ziemestal Bridge. The route follows a challenging mixture of narrow forest paths, steep climbs and gravel paths along the former railroad line. A central highlight is the view of the...

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 loop trail in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park, Thuringia. A beautiful loop trail north of the Eichicht reservoir. You walk through the forest the entire time. On the way back there is a longer but never overly steep climb to the Steinhuegel. Highlights of the hike: - Hohenwarte - Klinkhardtshoehe - Steinhuegel - Eichicht reservoir - Saale Valley