Best trails near Michaeliskirche, Her(R)bergskirche 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...

Event 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.

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

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...

Autumn mushroom nature trail in the Thuringian Forest. This beautiful nature trail starts at the community centre in Neustadt am Rennsteig. The trail leads through the beautiful Reischeltal valley and is very close to nature. A large wooden mushroom indicates that the path is the right one. Along the way, a lot can be read about mushrooms, medicinal herbs and their effects on health on several information boards. The trail also passes the moonlight meadow and the former European Mushroom...