Best bike touring trails in Biosphärenreservat Thüringer Wald

Challenging and diverse excursion in Oberhof, Thuringia. From the Kurpark Oberhof it goes through the Thuringian Forest over the Schuderbachswiese to the Schneekopf. Highlights of the hike: - Past the Schuderbachswiese - Idyllic forest landscape - Beautiful views of the high moor on the Great Beerberge

This point-to-point route offers an immersive experience along the historic ridge of the Thuringian Forest, connecting Neustadt am Rennsteig to the winter sports hub of Oberhof. Cyclists can expect well-packed gravel tracks, shifting dirt trails, and scenic clearings. Following the ancient boundary path known as the Rennsteig, the way passes through dense pine forests that once formed borders between old German duchies. A nice stop along the ridge is the Plänckners Aussicht point, providing...

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...

Panoramic loop in the Thuringian Forest. This is a wonderful hike through the Thuringian Forest. From Stützerbach, the route follows the Taubach to the source of the Ilm and continues from here to the Großer Finsterberg. After a detour to the equally beautiful but slightly less high Finsterberger Köpfchen, the route follows the famous Rennsteig trail back to the starting point. There are refreshment stops in Stützerbach. By bus and train (Stützerbach train station). The route is suitable for...

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: -...

Popular, idyllic circular hike in the Thuringian Forest Biosphere Reserve, Thuringia. This route leads from Stützerbach to the Rennsteig to Allzunah, on to the small Dreiherrenstein and back to the starting point. Here you hike through enchanted coniferous forests and along bubbling streams. Highlights of the circular route: - Great Dreiherrenstein - Stützerbach hut - Stützerbach spa gardens

Popular, varied cycle tour in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. A great, varied circular route. Start is in Erlau. From there the tour leads over the Adlersberg and Goldlauterberg to Schmücke. From there it goes on, along the high moor on the Great Beerberg and past the Bergigen Outlook. On the way back you pass Benshausen and Albrechts. Highlights of the circular route: - Views of the Thuringian Forest - Mountainous view - Red wall - Goldlauterberg