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Thuringian Forest
Activities in the Thuringian Forest
Attractions in the Thuringian Forest
Highlights
Eine anspruchsvolle Tour durch felsige Schluchten und auf luftigen Höhen. Vorbei am Burschenschaftsdenkmal, romantischen Ausblicken auf die ...
Der Naturpark-Weg führt durch ein wildromantisches Tal zum Rennsteig. Dabei wird die Bedeutung Friedrichrodas als Wiege des Kurbetriebs im ...
Diese Rundtour verbindet die Residenzstadt Gotha mit dem Bergstädtchen Tambach-Dietharz und der kleinen Bachstadt Ohrdruf.
An den schönsten Häusern der Stadtz vorbei zum Burschenschaftsdenkmal.
ENTLANG DER FLÜSSE - PER PEDES UND RADDiese GeoRoute folgt dem Flusslauf der Leina von ihrer am Rennsteig gelegenen Quelle Leinaborn bis in die ...
Der Geologie- und Bergbaulehrpfad Trusetal gibt einen faszinierenden Einblick in die Bergbaugeschichte der Region.
Eine beliebte Wanderung von Oberhof zu der Lütschetalsperre. Badesachen einpacken lohnt sich, mit Abstecher zur Schlossbergkanzel.
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Expansion and subdivision
The Thuringian Forest stretches over 70 km in length from northwest to southeast and 20 km in width. The low mountain range reaches its highest altitude with the Großer Beerberg at 983 m. The Thuringian Slate Mountains, which are generally mostly counted as part of the Thuringian Forest, must be clearly separated geologically. It continues the Thuringian Forest in the southeast and together with the Franconian Forest and the Fichtelgebirge they form the Thuringian-Franconian low mountain range, which reaches from the Werra to the Czech border.
As one of the most beautiful low mountain ranges in Germany, the Thuringian Forest is characterized by a rich flora and fauna and forms the watershed between the Elbe in the north and the Weser and Rhine (and Main) in the south. Several reservoirs in the low mountain range supply the surrounding area with drinking water. The Thuringian Forest is mostly divided into the Northwestern Thuringian Forest and the Middle Thuringian Forest, which in turn is divided into smaller areas.
Photo: Elop, CC BY-SA, Wikimedia Commons
Settlement and tourism
In earlier times, the mountains themselves were hardly populated, but the mountain edges are peppered with numerous settlements. The mountains are very important for the cultural identity, and the Thuringian Forest has also been used as a backdrop for film and television. Apart from the natural landscape, there are also historical testimonies in the mountains, such as the Wartburg in Eisenach.
The Thuringian Forest is the most visited vacation region in the state and is mainly visited by hikers, but also by cyclists. With impressive panoramic views, densely forested mountain ranges, idyllic valleys and cosy villages, the mountains offer a great overall package.
