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Hikes on the Gotha County

Thuringia,Germany

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In the picturesque city of Gotha in Germany, there are numerous opportunities to go on breathtaking hikes. Gotha's geographical location is ideal for outdoor activities and offers a variety of special features that make hiking here an unforgettable experience.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes on the Gotha County

Sculpture Trail
Hiking Trail · Georgenthal
Sculpture Trail and Bear Cave - Georgenthal
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
6.5 km
2:00 h
104 m
105 m
A hidden gem for explorers: a varied hike offering views of the Thuringian mountains, through a wild and romantic valley, along an ever-evolving sculpture trail, all the way to the mystery of Bärenhöhle.
Great Inselsberg
Hiking Trail · Thuringian Forest
From Bad Tabarz to the Großer Inselsberg on the Rennsteig
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
5
15 km
4:55 h
722 m
722 m
This circular hike from Bad Tabarz takes us on varied paths through the Thuringian Forest up to the Großer Inselsberg and back down into the valley. Striking rock formations, historic viewpoints and good places to stop for refreshments await us along the way.
View at Wiederkommshög
Hiking Trail · Thuringian Forest
Circular route - "Hiking on the sunny side – a little time travel" - Georgenthal
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
4.7
9.1 km
2:30 h
222 m
222 m
A splendid tour awaits you on historic paths, with fantastic views and interesting discoveries. Start and end at the Georgenthal Tourist Information.
Former peat ponds
Hiking Trail · Hirzberg - Wannigsrod - Kranichmoor
Kranichmoorweg Petriroda
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
5
5.7 km
1:30 h
19 m
20 m
Family circular trail to the "Kranichmoor" nature reserve with an interesting pond landscape and views of the mountain landscape of the Thuringian Forest.
Hiking Trail · Tabarz/Thüringer Wald
Kneipp terrain hiking trail -red
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
No ratings (yet)
9.2 km
3:10 h
275 m
275 m
The Kneipp terrain hiking trail is marked in red. This tour is the most difficult of the three Kneipp terrain hiking trails.
Hiking Trail · Tabarz/Thüringer Wald
Kneipp Terrain Hiking Trail—Blue
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
No ratings (yet)
8.1 km
2:40 h
262 m
262 m
The Kneipp Terrain Trail is marked in blue. This trail is the moderately difficult one of the three Kneipp Terrain Trails.
Hiking Trail · Tabarz/Thüringer Wald
Kneipp Trail—Green
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
6.3 km
1:50 h
95 m
95 m
The Kneipp Terrain Trail is marked in green. This trail is the easiest of the three Kneipp Terrain Trails.
Grandstand of the racecourse - Gotha Boxberg
Hiking Trail · Gotha
Discovery route - Boxberg - Municipality of Georgenthal
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
4.5
8.2 km
2:10 h
42 m
42 m
The approximately 8.2 km long discovery route near Boxberg in the Gotha district is ideal for everyone who wants to combine nature and culture. The route is easy to moderate and is suitable for both experienced hikers and families with children.
Hiking Trail · Thuringian Forest
Gotha's KulTourStadtBummel
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
No ratings (yet)
8.8 km
2:15 h
125 m
128 m
Explore the cultural and natural facets of the city of Gotha.
Hiking Trail · Thuringian Forest
Gotha's lake mountain tour
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
No ratings (yet)
14.6 km
3:45 h
182 m
182 m
The circular tour starts at Gotha Zoo, touches the south-eastern edge of the town and leads past the Siebleber Teich (nature reserve) up to the Seeberg.
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Gotha lies in the heart of Thuringia and is surrounded by rolling hills and dense forests. This landscape just invites you to put on your hiking boots and set off. Whether you are an experienced hiker or a beginner, everyone will find suitable routes for their individual needs in Gotha.

One of the most beautiful hiking tours in Gotha leads to Friedenstein Castle. This impressive baroque palace towers majestically over the town and offers a spectacular view of the surrounding area. The path there leads through idyllic woodlands and past historical sights such as the Ducal Museum.

Another highlight is the Leina hiking trail, which runs along the river of the same name. On this route, you can not only enjoy the beautiful nature, but also gain interesting insights into Gotha's history. Along the way there are various stations with information on regional culture as well as buildings worth seeing such as the Gospiteroda watermill.

Hiking with children around Seebergpark is also highly recommended. Here, little adventurers can playfully explore nature and discover enchanting places like the rose garden or the animal enclosure. The park also offers numerous picnic areas that invite you to linger and relax.

The best seasons for hiking in Gotha are spring and autumn. In these months, nature shines in its full splendour and presents a colourful variety of colours. The mild temperatures make hiking pleasant and allow you to enjoy the beauty of Gotha to the fullest.

Overall, the hikes in Gotha offer a perfect combination of impressive natural scenery, cultural highlights and child-friendly routes. Whether you are travelling alone or with the whole family - everyone will find their personal hiking paradise here.

So lace up your hiking boots, pack your rucksack and set off on an unforgettable journey through Gotha's fascinating landscape!

Reviews

  • 4 d
    Karl Heinz Hitzlberger 
    Schöne kurze Runde an der Marienglashütte (Besuch lohnt sich!) vorbei.
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    Photo: Karl Heinz Hitzlberger, Community
    Photo: Karl Heinz Hitzlberger, Community
    Photo: Karl Heinz Hitzlberger, Community
    Photo: Karl Heinz Hitzlberger, Community
    Photo: Karl Heinz Hitzlberger, Community
    Photo: Karl Heinz Hitzlberger, Community
    Photo: Karl Heinz Hitzlberger, Community
    Photo: Karl Heinz Hitzlberger, Community
    Written October 02, 2026
  • August 29, 2026
    Tobias Schindegger
    August 29, 2026
    Die Entdeckertour am Boxberg hat mich positiv überrascht. Auf rund 8 km bietet sie eine gelungene Mischung aus Naturerlebnis, schönen Ausblicken und interessanten historischen Stationen. Besonders gefallen haben mir der idyllische Erlsborn, die beeindruckende Alte Eiche sowie die Weiße Brücke über den Leinakanal. Die Wege sind überwiegend gut begehbar und die Strecke ist hervorragend ausgeschildert. Ein weiteres Highlight ist das Hügelgräberfeld aus der frühen Eisenzeit, das der Tour einen besonderen kulturellen Reiz verleiht. Die abwechslungsreiche Landschaft mit Blicken in Richtung Emleben und Thüringer Wald sorgt dafür, dass keine Langeweile aufkommt. Die Tour eignet sich sowohl für Familien als auch für Genusswanderer und ist ideal für einen entspannten Ausflug von etwa zwei bis zweieinhalb Stunden. Wer unterwegs einkehren möchte, findet am Boxberg ebenfalls gute Möglichkeiten. Insgesamt eine sehr empfehlenswerte Rundwanderung für alle, die Natur, Ruhe und ein wenig regionale Geschichte miteinander verbinden möchten.
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    Scenic
    Written August 29, 2026
  • August 26, 2026
    Thomas Güntert
    August 26, 2026
    Nette Wanderung. Marienglashöhle sehr zu empfehlen.
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    Written August 26, 2026
  • August 25, 2026
    Thomas Güntert
    August 25, 2026
    Interessante Stadt- und Waldwanderung. Der Bürgerturm ist das absolute Highlight. Auch vom Rathausturm tolle Rundumsicht.
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    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Written August 25, 2026
  • August 23, 2026
    Thomas Güntert
    August 23, 2026
    Gemütlicher Aufstieg mit leichten Hindernissen.
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    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Photo: Thomas Güntert, Community
    Written August 23, 2026
  • July 12, 2026
    Tobias Schindegger
    July 12, 2026
    Eine abwechslungsreiche Rundwanderung mit vielen Highlights. Die Mischung aus schmalen Waldpfaden, beeindruckenden Felsformationen, schönen Aussichtspunkten und dem idyllischen Lauchagrund macht die Tour zu einem echten Erlebnis. Besonders gefallen haben mir der Zimmerberg, der Hirschstein und der Rote Turm. Die Strecke ist mit rund 11 Kilometern und gut 300 Höhenmetern sportlich, aber für geübte Wandernde gut zu bewältigen. Die Beschilderung ist durchgehend sehr gut, sodass man sich kaum verlaufen kann. Zum Abschluss laden der Lutherbrunnen, die Arenarisquelle und der Barfußpfad in Bad Tabarz zum Verweilen ein. Trotz der sichtbaren Schäden durch den Waldumbau ist die Tour landschaftlich reizvoll und absolut empfehlenswert – besonders für alle, die abwechslungsreiche Wege und schöne Ausblicke lieben.
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    Photo: Tobias Schindegger, Community
    Photo: Tobias Schindegger, Community
    Photo: Tobias Schindegger, Community
    Photo: Tobias Schindegger, Community
    Photo: Tobias Schindegger, Community
    Photo: Tobias Schindegger, Community
    Scenic
    Written July 12, 2026
  • July 11, 2026
    Tobias Schindegger
    July 11, 2026
    Heute ging es auf die Touringen-Route über die Fahner Höhe. Rund 19 Kilometer, etwa 300 Höhenmeter und jede Menge Natur. Der Weg führt durch schattige Waldabschnitte, vorbei an den Obstplantagen der Fahner Höhe und belohnt immer wieder mit beeindruckenden Fernblicken über das Thüringer Becken bis hin zum Thüringer Wald. Besonders gefallen haben mir die abwechslungsreiche Strecke und die Ruhe unterwegs. Wer eine mittelschwere Wanderung mit schönen Aussichten sucht, sollte diese Tour unbedingt auf seine Liste setzen.
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    Photo: Tobias Schindegger, Community
    Written July 11, 2026
  • June 28, 2026
    Elke Bubois 
    January 12, 2025
    Mit Kindern und Hunde sehr gut laufbare, abwechslungsreiche Wanderung auch zur kalten Jahreszeit.
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    Written June 28, 2026
  • June 28, 2026
    Elke Bubois 
    October 26, 2025
    Eine schöne Sonntagsroute.
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    Written June 28, 2026
  • June 28, 2026
    Elke Bubois 
    April 12, 2026
    Der Weg ist zwar nicht ausgeschildert, man findet ihn aber gut. Wie beschrieben ist es abwechslungsreich und sehr gut erlaufbar.
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    Written June 28, 2026
  • June 28, 2026
    Elke Bubois 
    May 11, 2025
    kurze, leichte Wanderung mit viel Sonnenschein - sehr gut mit dem Hund laufbar
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    Written June 28, 2026
  • June 28, 2026
    Elke Bubois 
    June 28, 2026
    Wunderschöne, abwechslungsreiche Wanderung für die ganze Familie.
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    Written June 28, 2026

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