Best views trails in Biosphärenreservat Thüringer Wald
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- 4.6 (28)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular trail on the Rennsteig, Thuringia, Germany The starting point of the tour is the paid hiking parking lot in Schmücke. It can be reached by bus and train. As the name suggests, this beautiful loop is all about great views. The area around the Großer Beerberg, the highest point in the whole of Thuringia, or from "Pläckners Aussicht" offers particularly beautiful views. This loop is a real experience both in summer and in the winter months. There are several places to stop...
- 4.3 (21)·Hard·15.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis 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...
- 4.3 (20)·Hard·12.7 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis 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...
- 4.6 (18)·Hard·18 mi·Est. 10–11 hrGreat summit tour around Goltlauter in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The start and end point is the Goldlauter Bridge car park/bus stop. From there, a tough stretch up into the forest begins the summit tour from the Salzberg to the Großer Finsterberg via the Fichtenkopf, Schneekopf and finally to the Rosenkopf and past the Großer Beerberg. Highlights: - Summit ascents: Salzberg, Großer Finsterberg, Fichtenkopf, Schneekopf, Rosenkopf and Großer Beerberg - grandiose view
- 4.8 (8)·Hard·13.6 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPopular, scenic route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. Almost 15,000 runners run the Rennsteiglauf every year. The route leads through the Thuringian Forest along cultural and historical sights such as the Wartburg Castle and idyllic landscapes such as the high moor on the Großer Beerberg. Furthermore, the path runs through the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Vessertal, where you will find more hiking trails and attractions. Highlights of the route: - Varied flora and fauna - UNESCO Biosphere...
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular, scenic hiking route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The hike starts at the Ausspanne parking lot (bus travel also possible) and leads along the Rennsteig trail past the Rosenkopf to the Suhler Hütte inn. The hike follows natural paths through the depths of the forest and along the raised bog on the Großer Beerberg. There are always great views over the Thuringian Forest. You return along the same route. Highlights of the hike: - High moor - View from the Schneekopf -...
- 4.4 (8)·Hard·26.5 miEvent route for marathon runners from 2016 This is the route of the Rennsteiglauf Marathon 2016. Please note the StVo. It is possible that some parts of this route were closed especially for the marathon and are now integrated into normal traffic again. The route is suitable for training marathon runners. It runs from Neuhaus am Rennweg to Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig.
- 4.8 (4)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hike in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia. The Rennsteig is one of the most famous long-distance hiking trails in the Thuringian Forest. On this short hike, characterized by a few climbs and descents, you can experience the charm of the Rennsteig in a pleasant day tour. You can stop off at the Triniusbaude on the Triniusstein. Highlights of the hike: - Trinius Stone - Views over the Thuringian Forest - Masserberg
- 4.5 (7)·Hard·13.9 mi·Est. 7–8 hrChallenging 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
- 4.3 (8)·Hard·4.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular, panoramic loop in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This popular hike leads through the heights of the Thuringian Forest. On the way from the Waldhotel Schmücke (parking lot and bus stop available), the route passes bizarre "forest spirits," some beautiful views, and idyllic narrow paths. It goes past the Schneekopfmoor and the Teufelskanzel to the Schneekopf. There is the Touringen stamp point 68 - Schneekopf. From there, the route goes up and down through the low mountain range...
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Points of interest
- Großer Beerberg
- Plänckners Aussicht
- Borstenplatz
- Kleiner Dreiherrnstein
- Großer Finsterberg
- Gasthaus Suhler Hütte
- Neustädter Höhe
- Michaeliskirche, Her(R)bergskirche Thüringer Wald
- Triefender Stein
- Finsterberger Brain
- Ersteberg
- Walter-Ulbricht-Schanze
- Schwalbenhaupt
- Triniusstein
- Sachsenstein
- Seiffartsburg
- Ilm-Brunnen
- Finsteres Loch
- Vorderer Erbskopf
- Rundblick Salzberg