Best historic site 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...

Scenic Rennsteigleiter route in the footsteps of Goethe, Thuringia. This beautiful route along the Rennsteig traces the footsteps of the poet and naturalist Goethe. The start is at the Ilmenau Rennsteig-Leiter town portal. The route initially heads westwards and crosses various hiking trails that also lead through the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. The Kickelhahn mountain massif offers particularly magnificent views over the Ilm valley. Fresh spring water can be enjoyed at the Marienquelle...

Beautiful loop in the Thuringian Forest. A great loop through the forest and past the 4 idyllic ponds. There are actually 5 ponds along the way, but the small "Fischteichtle" is not one of the ponds that give the hike its name! At the starting point, there are car parks right next to the tourist information centre and the Rennsteig Museum. There are also places to stop for refreshments here. Highlights: - Rennsteig Museum - Idyllic ponds and forests - Ochenbach mill

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 hike in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This 13.5 km long route is a pleasure in every season - from spring to autumn when hiking, in winter on cross-country skis. Arrived on the Adlersberg you can enjoy a beautiful all-round view over the Thuringian Forest from the observation tower there or have a snack in the Adlersberg mountain hut. Highlights of the hike: - Adlersberg - Adlersberg tower - Adlersberg mountain hut - idyllic forest paths

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: -...