Best backpacking trails in Biosphärenreservat Thüringer Wald

This route follows stage 5 of the Rennsteig, connecting Frauenwald (Allzunah) with Friedrichshöhe on a historically significant section. The hike marks the transition from the Thuringian Forest to the Thuringian Slate Mountains and passes the Großer Dreiherrenstein, which marks the exact geographic midpoint of the 169 km trail. Cultural and scenic highlights include Neustadt am Rennsteig with its Rennsteig Museum, the Rennsteigwarte observation tower on the Eselsberg near Masserberg, and the...

This route follows stage 4 of the Rennsteig, connecting Oberhof with Frauenwald (Allzunah) on one of the most scenic sections of the trail. From the Grenzadler, the path passes the famous Rennsteig Garden and climbs to the Großer Beerberg, the highest peak in the Thuringian Forest at 982 meters. Highlights include the high moor on the Beerberg, the Herbert Roth Monument at Borstenplatz, and the historic Schmücke inn. The path continues past the Nahe Spring to the traditional Rennsteig station...

Stage 2 of the long-distance cycle path “Rennsteig-Radwanderweg”, Thuringia. This is the second stage of the approximately 200 km long Rennsteig cycle path, which follows a ridge path that has existed since the Middle Ages and was formerly used as a trade route from Hörschel an der Werra to Blankenstein an der Saale. The bike tour is largely identical to the famous long-distance hiking trail on the Rennsteig, which is why you are mostly on gravel, well-marked paths. The second stage is a...

Stage 1 of the Ilmtal cycle path. The first day's stage of the Ilm Valley Cycle Path leads from Allzunah over the high path of the Thuringian Forest through the climatic health resort of Stützerbach, where the Ilm rises from its sources. It goes via the university and Goethe city of Ilmenau through the Schortetal along the Ilmufer to the stage destination Kranichfeld. There are numerous historical landmarks, museums, and cities along the way that are well worth a stopover. Highlights: -...

Stage 6 of the "Panoramaweg Schwarzatal" long-distance hiking trail, Thuringia. This is the sixth stage of the Schwarzatal Panorama Trail, which follows the course of the Schwarza over a length of around 140 km from the source on the Rennsteig to its confluence with the Saale. The sixth stage begins in Altenfeld and ends in Schwarzmühle. Castles, palaces, idyllic villages, great views and lots of peace and nature await hikers on this certified quality trail. There are places to stay...

Stage 5 of the "Panoramaweg Schwarzatal" long-distance hiking trail, Thuringia. This is the fifth stage of the Schwarzatal Panorama Trail, which follows the course of the Schwarza over a length of around 140 km from the source on the Rennsteig to its confluence with the Saale. The fifth stage begins in Goldisthal and ends in Altenfeld. Castles, palaces, idyllic villages, great views and lots of peace and nature await hikers on this certified quality trail. There are places to stay overnight...

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