The Best Trails in Thüringen (Germany)

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Photo of Eisenach: Drachenschlucht, Landgrafenschlucht and the Wartburg Photo of Thal, Kittelsthal, and Seebach: A three-village- panoramic tour dominated by the Scharfenburg Photo of Schmalkalden - Rund um's Pfaffenbach und der Altstadt
  • near Ehrensteig, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    8.62mi
    Elevation +
    1345f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofEisenach: Drachenschlucht, Landgrafenschlucht and the Wartburg Photo ofEisenach: Drachenschlucht, Landgrafenschlucht and the Wartburg Photo ofEisenach: Drachenschlucht, Landgrafenschlucht and the Wartburg

    This is a very beautiful walk which consists of three parts that could also be done seperately. The first part is the walk through the Drachensclucht, a canyon of more or less 3 kilometers that starts at a heighth of ...

    Mooie wandeling. De Drachenschlucht was gedeeltelijk afgesloten ivm werkzaamheden. Maar een omleiding is aangegeven. Hel...
    Jan Hofman
  • near Thal, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    8.55mi
    Elevation +
    1388f
    TrailRank
    65| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofThal, Kittelsthal, and Seebach: A three-village- panoramic tour dominated by the Scharfenburg Photo ofThal, Kittelsthal, and Seebach: A three-village- panoramic tour dominated by the Scharfenburg Photo ofThal, Kittelsthal, and Seebach: A three-village- panoramic tour dominated by the Scharfenburg

    This is a most enjoyable walk. From the big parking adjacent to the sportfields in Thal, we took an obscure and at times steep track to the Scharfenburg. You could also walk around following a bigger track in the othe...

    Leuke wandeling met afwisseling. In het begin was 1 pad omhoog niet meer te vinden. Dus het eerste stukje liepen we door...
    Jan Hofman
  • near Schmalkalden, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    8.22mi
    Elevation +
    922f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofSchmalkalden - Rund um's Pfaffenbach und der Altstadt Photo ofSchmalkalden - Rund um's Pfaffenbach und der Altstadt Photo ofSchmalkalden - Rund um's Pfaffenbach und der Altstadt

    We found this walk on the following website: https://www.wanderkompass.de/Thueringer-Wald/schmalkalden.html It is route number four, a very lovely walk. The first part of the walk leads you up through a quiet re...

    I liked the old town of Schmalkalden better than the hills around. But the combination of the 2 makes it a nice walk.
    KeesV
  • near Wilhelmsthal, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    5.52mi
    Elevation +
    686f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofR-20180805 | Dragon Gorge (Drachenschlucht) (***(*); 33 IBP) Photo ofR-20180805 | Dragon Gorge (Drachenschlucht) (***(*); 33 IBP) Photo ofR-20180805 | Dragon Gorge (Drachenschlucht) (***(*); 33 IBP)

    Pleasantly surprising walk just south of Eisenach, starting from and ending at Hohe Sonne, where there is ample parking space. Follow the Weinstrasse, go up the Grosser Drachenstein for a panoramic view, then descend int...

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  • Ilmenau - Rund um den Kickelhahn

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    near Ilmenau, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    8.14mi
    Elevation +
    1345f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofIlmenau - Rund um den Kickelhahn Photo ofIlmenau - Rund um den Kickelhahn Photo ofIlmenau - Rund um den Kickelhahn

    We found this lovely panoramic walk on the following website: https://www.ilmenau.de/2764-0-Rund+um+den+Kickelhahn.html This circular walk around the Kickelhahn starts at the Festhalle. You can park your car for fr...

  • Erfurt, Altstadt

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    near Erfurt, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    5.19mi
    Elevation +
    154f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofErfurt, Altstadt Photo ofErfurt, Altstadt Photo ofErfurt, Altstadt

    Erfurt is the capital of Thuringia, also known as the picture book of German history. It is one of the best preserved medieval city centers in Germany, with a fantastic combination of rich patrician houses and beautifull...

  • near Brotterode, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    6.92mi
    Elevation +
    1250f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofBrotterode - A Tour of the Grosser Inselsberg Photo ofBrotterode - A Tour of the Grosser Inselsberg Photo ofBrotterode - A Tour of the Grosser Inselsberg

    This is a relatively easy panoramic walk with only one steep stretch that might present some 'difficulty', the steps to the Reitsteine just under the top of the Grosser Inselsberg, a 'difficulty' that could be avoided by...

  • near Kaltensundheim, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    15.08mi
    Elevation +
    2093f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofGermany: Kaltensundheim to Meiningen ('Milseburgweg', section 4) Photo ofGermany: Kaltensundheim to Meiningen ('Milseburgweg', section 4) Photo ofGermany: Kaltensundheim to Meiningen ('Milseburgweg', section 4)

    Last section of Mildeburgweg - and the longest one. Because of its length, this trail is also the most difficult one. But it is also the most beautiful one (because it was my only day with sunshine). Final stop is the r...

  • near Weimar, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    5.98mi
    Elevation +
    144f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofWeimar - The old city and the Park an der Ilm (Ilmpark). Photo ofWeimar - The old city and the Park an der Ilm (Ilmpark). Photo ofWeimar - The old city and the Park an der Ilm (Ilmpark).

    We started this walk from the Parkplatz Stadion, a free parking place, which is less than one km. from the old city that you can reach by walking through the Weimarhallen park. This walk was made randomly, only paying...

  • Meiningen: Der Meiniger

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    near Jerusalem, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    8.08mi
    Elevation +
    1217f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofMeiningen: Der Meiniger Photo ofMeiningen: Der Meiniger Photo ofMeiningen: Der Meiniger

    We found this walk on the following website: https://www.wanderinstitut.de/premiumwege/ We started this walk at a different starting point and made it a litlle longer by including a part of the centre of Meiningen....

  • near Friedrichroda, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    8.79mi
    Elevation +
    1145f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofFriedrichroda, Thüringen- A tour around the valley. Photo ofFriedrichroda, Thüringen- A tour around the valley. Photo ofFriedrichroda, Thüringen- A tour around the valley.

    This is a very pleasant walk without any difficulties, with lots of views and it will give a good impression of the whole valley in which Friedrichroda is situated. The walk starts near the huge parking place of the B...

  • Point Alpha Weg

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    near Geisa, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    8.96mi
    Elevation +
    1312f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofPoint Alpha Weg Photo ofPoint Alpha Weg Photo ofPoint Alpha Weg

    Der Point Alpha Weg beginnt am Point Alpha Museum an der hessisch-thüringischen Grenze, wo es einen Parkplatz gibt. Vor oder nach dem Wandern kann man das Museum und den dazu gehörenden ehemaligen US-amerikanischen Stütz...

  • near Gerstengrund, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    7.61mi
    Elevation +
    1030f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofR-20180803 | Rural walk south of Rossdorf (***; 42 IBP) Photo ofR-20180803 | Rural walk south of Rossdorf (***; 42 IBP) Photo ofR-20180803 | Rural walk south of Rossdorf (***; 42 IBP)

    When taking this walk, I was doubting between the adjectives rural and idyllic, so why not use them both? The walk starts and ends in Rossdorf, Thüringen, and leads through half forested, half open land south of the town...

    Prachtige rondwandeling me5 veel panorama's.
    peter van rijsbergen
  • Salle Horizontal - 14km section

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    near Drackendorf, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    8.76mi
    Elevation +
    1109f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofSalle Horizontal - 14km section Photo ofSalle Horizontal - 14km section Photo ofSalle Horizontal - 14km section

    The Salle Horizontal is a nice trail around the woods on the Hillside above Jena. We started it in the south-east and walked back towards Jena. It continues to the north and west of Jena. Fairly level and easy to follow.

  • Brotterode – Großer Inselsberg

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    near Brotterode, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    6.95mi
    Elevation +
    1201f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBrotterode – Großer Inselsberg Photo ofBrotterode – Großer Inselsberg Photo ofBrotterode – Großer Inselsberg

    Quite a nice and easy hike where you follow the famous „Rennsteig“ for a few kilometers. Which also means that it is quite busy with other hikers. Especially up on the Inselsberg there are busloads of tourists. If you...

    Mooie wandeling. Wel veel over grindpaden. Voor de honden iets minder prettig.
    CorgisOnTour
  • near Wasserkuppe, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    12.28mi
    Elevation +
    2438f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofFulda Quelle - Guckaipass - Pferdskopf (Naturpark Rhön) Photo ofFulda Quelle - Guckaipass - Pferdskopf (Naturpark Rhön) Photo ofFulda Quelle - Guckaipass - Pferdskopf (Naturpark Rhön)

    (Español) Se trata de una ruta bonita y variada que nos permite tener buenas vistas sobre la Hohe Rhön. Pasa por oscuros bosques de coníferas, praderas, el pueblo de Obernhausen (que tiene una fuente de agua potable), e...

  • Jena to Napoleon Stone and back

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    near Jena, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    5.87mi
    Elevation +
    738f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofJena to Napoleon Stone and back Photo ofJena to Napoleon Stone and back Photo ofJena to Napoleon Stone and back

    This walk was from Jena to the Hill top Napoleon Stone which commemorates the battle of 14th October 1806, then on to the 1806 museum and back to Jena

  • Georgenthal

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    near Georgenthal, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    5.35mi
    Elevation +
    938f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofGeorgenthal Photo ofGeorgenthal Photo ofGeorgenthal

    The tour starts in the middle of Georgenthal, parkins is somewhat limited there. First have a look at the ruins of the abbey before starting of into the nature (every Monday there is a guided tour through various parts o...

  • Gumpelstadt

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    near Gumpelstadt, Thüringen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    16.80mi
    Elevation +
    1677f
    TrailRank
    32| Rating 1.0
    Photo ofGumpelstadt Photo ofGumpelstadt

    Forest path. Followed logging trails can go endless ways...bit of fun and a place to camp for a night. We asked a farmer if we could drive through the forest and he said no one would mind! Doable in a stock 4WD.

    Offiziell nicht befahrbar
    lueck.op.joeck

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