Best event trails in Thuringian Forest Nature Park
The Thuringian Forest offers a charming low mountain range landscape. Colorful mountain meadows, dark mountain spruce forests, lonely mountain peaks and clear waters characterize the landscape. Wooded heights alternate with deep valleys and steep slopes. The highest elevations in the central Thuringian Forest include the Große Beerber and the Schneekopf, both of which are popular excursion destinations.
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- 4.1 (16)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park, Thuringia. The Oberhofer loop trail is an experience all year round - in summer as a hiking trail, in winter as the "1st Thuringian Winter Cycle Path" and as a cross-country ski run. As the name suggests, there are some important sports facilities along the way. The route runs along the historic sports facility hiking trail and the educational forest trail on the Schlossberg. Highlights of the hike: - Viewpoint "Wadebergblick" - ski...
- 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 (2)·Hard·28.7 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hrPopular, varied circular route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. A great MTB route over the peaks of the Zella-Mehliser and Oberhofer mountains. The day tour leads over Schneekopf, Schwarzen Kopf and Ruppberg. There are fantastic views and idyllic nature. Highlights of the round: - Views of the Thuringian Forest - A varied route
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·61.8 mi·Est. 24 hr+Extreme hiking route in the Thuringian Forest This route is not suitable for the afternoon excursion. Rather, this is an event route that is very exhausting over almost 100 kilometers. It runs between several towns such as Ruhla, Bad Tabarz, Floh-Selingental and Botterrode. The hike begins in Fröttstadt, but can in principle be started from anywhere.
- 3.0 (2)·Hard·13.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular running event at Blechhammer, Thuringia. This is the official half marathon route of the Steinachtal run. More information is available from the organizer here: http://www.steinachtallauf.com/. Highlights of the round: - idyllic forest paths - some nice prospects
- Hard·105.5 mi·Est. 24 hr+Official, challenging hiking route over the Rennsteig, Thuringia. The XTREMarathon is the extreme hike of the RENNSThike Hiking World Championship. At 169.3 km, it corresponds to the officially measured length of the Rennsteig and therefore comprises exactly four marathons. These have to be completed non-stop within 48 hours at 3500 m altitude from Blankenstein to Eisenach and end in Gumpelstadt with the Pummpälzsteg. The SUPERMarathon from Oberhof non-stop in 24 hours and the HIKE marathon...
- Hard·46.3 mi·Est. 21–23 hrPopular, panoramic running route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This is the super marathon route of the famous Rennsteig run from 2018. It is possible that some parts of this route were specially closed for the marathon and are now integrated again into normal road traffic. Highlights of the route: - Fantastic views over the Thuringian Forest - Diverse landscapes - Regional flora and fauna
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