Best bike touring trails in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

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

Interesting cycle route on the Rennsteig in the Thuringian Forest. This exciting route starts directly in Neustadt am Rennsteig - but the tour can easily be cycled in both directions. At the start, the route follows the Ilmtal cycle path, as both are identical as far as Langewiesen. There are numerous museums and historical sights to discover and there are always places to stop for refreshments and overnight accommodation along the way. Highlights: - Many museums in Ilmenau, Großbreitenbach...

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...

1st stage of the long-distance cycle route Thuringian city chain from Eisenach to Altenburg The term Thuringian chain of cities describes a 130-kilometer-long imaginary line on which the six largest cities in the state of Thuringia line up in an easterly direction. The long-distance cycle path has mostly flat terrain and mostly leads on paved dirt roads and side roads. The waymarking of the route includes the designation “Thuringian city chain” with the central pictogram of a...

Great loop in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. The six hilltops (or mountains) that give this hike its name are the Bornhügel, the Pappenheimer Berg, the Große Tierberg, the Fellberg, the Kieferle and the Rollkopf mountain. The ups and downs are rewarded with fantastic views! It is definitely worth visiting the traditional craft workshops and museums along the way. The route is marked with a green "K6" on a white diamond. A good starting point is in Neuhaus, where there are car parks and...

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: -...

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...

Extensive, promising racing bike and motorcycle route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. The route leads on roads through the idyllic nature of the Thuringian Forest. Along rivers and waterways, through small and large towns and past historical sights. Highlights of the circuit: - Gehren Castle - Rinnetalblick - Great Dreiherrenstein