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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful running routes in Thuringia
Jogging
· Eichsfeld
Running route - From Former Border to Sonnenstein and back
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16.4 km
2:30 h
343 m
342 m
A challenging running route from the Dorfhotel Kronprinz along the former inner-German border up to the Sonnenstein. Enjoy an unlimited view from the Skywalk!
Jogging
· Eichsfeld
Running route - Views over Duderstadt
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
10.4 km
2:40 h
131 m
131 m
A 10-kilometer run with impressive panoramic views beyond the border: to the natural monument West-Eastern Gate, over the historic town center of Duderstadt and towards the Harz.
Jogging
· Wartburg-Hainich
Jogging round Mühlhausen - Palumpa-Land & back for professionals
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
21.3 km
2:15 h
54 m
54 m
Running route (also suitable as a hiking or cycling route)
Route: Stadion an der Aue in Mühlhausen - Höngeda - Seebach - Palumpa-Land campsite - Niederdorla - Oberdorla - Felchta - Stadion an der Aue in Mühlhausen
Nordic Walking
· Thüringer Wald
Nordic Walking - Ehrental Route - Schmalkalden - Thuringian Forest
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.1 km
1:15 h
87 m
87 m
Nordic Walking here is more than just walking with poles.
Jogging
· Wartburg-Hainich
Jogging route Mühlhausen city forest for advanced runners
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17 km
1:30 h
217 m
217 m
Running route from Mühlhausen: Stadion Aue - Schwanenteich - Popperöder Quelle - parking lot at Prinzenhaus - Weißen Haus - promenade path - Haferecke - Margaretenholz corner Himmelsleiter - Fritschler - Rehbuche - Spittelbrunnen - Bornweg - Osterwald memorial - Weißen Haus - Prinzenhaus - back to the stadium
Nordic Walking
· Thuringian Forest
Nordic walking - "Berggarten - Stöhr - Trail" - DSV Nordic Active Center Großer Inselsberg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
9.5 km
2:10 h
285 m
284 m
Brotterode is the 1st DSV Nordic Active Center in Thuringia. Around the Inselsberg, four certified Nordic walking routes are available in three difficulty levels. In winter, you can do skating and classic cross-country skiing on three routes.
Trail Running
· Thuringian Forest
Höllwand Marathon, HM, QM
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
43.4 km
6:55 h
789 m
786 m
The anniversary marathon, which runs along the Höllwand to the Wartburg and back, commemorates the 500th birthday of the German language by Martin Luther at the Wartburg.
Nordic Walking
· Thuringia
Nordic walking route Black - Ilmenau
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
13.1 km
4:20 h
431 m
431 m
A demanding Nordic walking route with great long-distance views awaits you.
Nordic Walking
· Thuringian Forest
Nordic Walking route blue - Ilmenau
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.7 km
1:15 h
46 m
46 m
The difficulty level of this route is easy (blue)
Nordic Walking
· Thuringian Forest
Nordic walking route red - Ilmenau
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.1 km
1:28 h
113 m
113 m
The difficulty level of this route is intermediate (red)

