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

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

This route follows the 8th stage—the final section—of the Rennsteig and connects Brennersgrün with Blankenstein along a historic trail through the Thuringian Slate Mountains. The hike passes through Schlegel, by an impressive 400-year-old apple tree, and traverses the picturesque landscape of the Franconian Forest. The official destination is the Selbitz Bridge in Blankenstein, where hikers traditionally toss the pebble collected at the start in Hörschel into the water to successfully...

This route follows stage 17, the official final leg of the certified "Kammweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland" premium trail, connecting Hirschberg with the grand finale in Blankenstein. The hike runs almost continuously along the banks of the Saale River, offering a profound nature and history experience through the "Green Belt" along the former inner-German border. Along the way, hikers will experience fascinating architectural structures and striking vantage points before the journey concludes at...

Natural route section in the Franconian Forest, Thuringia The first section of the Frankenweg begins in the Franconian Forest. From the Wiedeturm observation tower you have a wonderful view over Blankenstein. Through the Höllental you pass the famous "Hirschsprung", a large deer sculpture on a rock. In the local nature reserve you can enjoy the wild and romantic atmosphere on the small bridges over the Selbitz. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Wiedeturm observation...

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

Extensive, varied mountain bike tour in the Schwarzatal, Thuringia. The tour offers quite a bit of altitude and leads through the nature reserves Schwarzatal and Greifenstein. The start is in Saalfeld, from here it goes first to the Siechenbachtal via Zechengrund, Eisenberg, summit cross to Wittmannsgereuth. Continue via Birkenheide, Braunsdorf and Hainberg to Bad Blankenburg. A few extra meters of altitude via Greifenstein, Fröbelblick, Kesselwarte, then via Zeigerheim, Bismarkturm,...

Demanding route of the "Saale-Orla-Hunderter". This route follows the challenging route of the "Saale-Orla-Hunderter", a classic 100-kilometer hiking marathon. This is an extreme endurance challenge. The route is a mixture of asphalted country roads, unpaved forest paths and dirt tracks and explores the picturesque, rolling hills of the Thuringian Slate Mountains and the Orla Valley. You can expect "hilly" terrain throughout without any technical sections. Success on this route depends...