Best trails near Renaissance-Schloss

Stage 4 of the “SaaleHorizontale” long-distance hiking trail, Thuringia. This is the fourth and last stage of the certified SaaleHorizontale quality trail, a wonderful hike through the Saale valley with start and finish in Jena. The fourth stage of the long-distance hiking trail starts in Dornburg and ends in Jena. Before starting the hike, it is worth spending a little time in pretty Dornburg, which is primarily known for the three Dornburg castles. Typically for the SaaleHorizontale, there...

Cultural-historical walk through the gardens of the Dornburg Palaces, Thuringia. In the middle of vineyards, enthroned on a rock above the Saale valley, are the Dornburg castles. The Dukes of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach already valued the "Balcony of Thuringia". The Old Castle, the Rococo Castle and the Renaissance Castle are surrounded by beautifully manicured castle gardens that invite you to take a stroll. The wine from the Dornburger Schlossberg was as popular then as it is today.

Stage 3 of the “SaaleHorizontale” long-distance hiking trail, Thuringia. This is the third stage of the certified SaaleHorizontale quality trail, a wonderful hike through the Saale valley with start and finish in Jena. The third stage of the long-distance hiking trail starts in Beutnitz and ends in Dornburg. There is not much time to warm up here: the first kilometers are quite steep up to the Zietschkuppe. After that, however, you hike comfortably through the idyllic Tautenburg Forest for...

Varied long-distance hiking trail near Jena, Thuringia. The SaaleHorizontale long-distance hiking trail, which has been recognised as a quality trail by the German Hiking Association, offers plenty of culture and unspoilt nature over a good 70 km. The hike, which is usually completed in four daily stages, leads through the beautiful Saale valley, characterised by imposing shell limestone slopes and magnificent beech forests. Castles, castle ruins and over twenty viewpoints await along the...

Idyllic circular hiking trail near Dornburg The Erdengraben is in the municipality of Neuengönna in the north of the Saale-Holzland district. He describes both the valley and the river that flows through the valley of the March cups. It is easy to reach from Dornburg. You can also explore the castles of Dornburg along the way.