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  • Between Breitungen and Immelborn, this beautiful rest area invites you to take a break.
    Between Breitungen and Immelborn, this beautiful rest area invites you to take a break. Photo: Outdooractive Editors

Breitungen/Werra

Breitungen/Werra, Schmalkalden-Meiningen: A destination for discoverers

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Attractions in Breitungen/Werra


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recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 30 km
Duration 2:20 h
Ascent 279 m
Descent 279 m

Discover fascinating park landscapes and historic castles by bike between the heights of the Thuringian Forest and the valleys of the Werra.

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from Franziska Kürschner,   Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 137.9 km
Duration 42:00 h
Ascent 3,717 m
Descent 3,661 m

The Hochrhöner is certified as a premium trail by the German Hiking Institute as one of currently four German long-distance trails.

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recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 121.1 km
Duration 32:50 h
Ascent 2,814 m
Descent 2,755 m

The treeless heights with their wide views make the Land of Open Distances unmistakable and an Eldorado for hikers. Here runs the premium hiking ...

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from Katharina Happel,   Die Rhön
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 135.6 km
Duration 37:55 h
Ascent 3,692 m
Descent 3,645 m

The treeless heights with their wide views make the Land of the Open Distances unmistakable and an Eldorado for hikers. Here runs the premium ...

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from Katharina Happel,   Die Rhön
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 64.3 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 656 m
Descent 656 m

The best way to enjoy regional nougat delicacies and then work them off sportily - including scenic and cultural highlights.

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from Severine Köllner,   Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 28.9 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 602 m
Descent 612 m

This section of the Werra Burgen Steig whets your appetite for more. The entire long-distance hiking trail is approximately 400 km long and runs ...

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from Christina Bödefeld,   Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 36.4 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 377 m
Descent 377 m

Experience the traces of old traditions of mining and smelting between Rennsteig and Werra valley on disused railway lines by bike.

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from Severine Köllner,   Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 3
Distance 44.3 km
Duration 3:05 h
Ascent 14 m
Descent 78 m

The 3rd stage leads you from the theatre town Meiningen to Bad Salzungen.

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from Monika Micheel,   Thuringian Forest
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 119.7 km
Duration 34:00 h
Ascent 2,715 m
Descent 2,685 m

The long-distance hike "Der Hochrhöner" starts in Bad Kissingen and ends in Bad Salzungen. In the middle of the route, the path splits into a ...

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from Maresi Kachler,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Rhön
THE HOCHRHÖNER®
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 142.7 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 4,315 m
Descent 4,267 m

THE HOCHRHÖNER® is a dream trail. Between Bad Salzungen in Thuringia and Bad Kissingen in Bavaria lies, as the Hessian culminating point, the ...

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from Christian Francken,   Wandermagazin
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Welcome to Breitungen/Werra, Schmalkalden-Meiningen - a beautiful place in the heart of Germany. This region is known for its picturesque landscapes and historic towns, as well as for the numerous outdoor activities on offer here.

Geographical location and special features:

The region is located in Thuringia and covers an area of 1,288 square kilometres. It includes several valleys, ranges of hills as well as the Thuringian Forest Nature Park. The Werra flows through the area and offers opportunities for fishing or canoeing.

Tourist attractions:

In the town of Meiningen, visitors can visit the magnificent Meiningen Theatre or take a walk through the English Garden. In Schmalkalden there are many half-timbered houses to admire as well as the Renaissance Wilhelmsburg Castle to visit.

Cultural highlights and events:

The annual cultural festival "Sommersound" attracts thousands of music lovers from all over Germany every year. In winter, a romantic Christmas market takes place in Meiningen's market square.

Culinary specialities:

Be sure to try the regional speciality "Thüringer Rostbratwurst". Hearty stews such as dumplings with gravy or sauerbraten are also typical Thuringian dishes that you can enjoy here.

Outdoor activities:

The region is a paradise for hikers and cyclists. In winter, you can ski or sledge on the numerous cross-country trails. Popular places for hiking are the Rennsteig, Bertholdsburg Castle as well as the Werra.

Conclusion:

Breitungen/Werra, Schmalkalden-Meiningen is definitely worth a trip! Here there are countless opportunities for leisure activities and discovery tours through the nature and culture of Thuringia. Whether in summer or winter - everyone gets their money's worth here!

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Reviews

  • September 22, 2026
    Gerald Greim 
    An den Seen war ich schon mehrfach und kann sie Wanderfreunden, die auch Naturfreunde (das ist nicht ironisch gemeint) sind nur weiterempfehlen. Im Oktober will ich wieder hin und im großen Stil Naturfotos machen. Einen zentralen Platz nimmt dabei die Vogelwelt ein. Die empfohlene Wanderung lässt sich bestimmt gut zur Orientierung nutzen. Vielen Dank dafür!
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    Written September 22, 2026
  • October 14, 2024
    Kurt Neuberger
    Das Ratgaus-Hotel in Thann macht auch Transporte, so dass man mehr als eine Etappe von dort laufen kann
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    Written October 14, 2024
  • July 21, 2024
    Björn Diebel 
    July 19, 2024
    Tolle Tour
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    Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
    Written July 21, 2024
  • August 12, 2023
    Yvonne Krudup
    August 12, 2023
    Schöne und abwechslungsreiche Route, viel Steigung aber mit E-Bike gut machbar
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    Photo: Yvonne Krudup, Community
    Photo: Yvonne Krudup, Community
    Written August 12, 2023
  • May 19, 2022
    Ulrike Mende
    May 14, 2022
    Großartiger Wanderweg und bestens beschildert. Die Ausblicke sind jede Mühe wert und es wird nie langweilig!
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    Written May 19, 2022
  • November 15, 2021
    Tilmann Haendler 
    November 15, 2021
    Sehr gut markierter Weg mit schönem Wegeverlauf. Leider zurzeit - Mitte November 2021 - viel Nebel. Auch reizvoll, aber irgendwann fehlt dann doch die Fernsicht. Muss wohl im Sommer nochmal herkommen.
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    Written November 15, 2021
  • August 05, 2021
    Jürgen H.
    August 02, 2021
    6 Eindrucksvolle Wandertage in der Rhön. Bis Langenleiten und die letzten 10 km sehr viel Teer. Die letzten 10 km waren hässlich und schlecht ausgeschildert. Die sollte man ändern oder sich sparen. Ansonsten sehr lohnenswert
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    Written August 05, 2021
  • May 29, 2020
    Tilo Freiboth 🇩🇪 
    May 27, 2020
    Eine richtig feine Tour mit herrlichen Ausblicken ins Werratal, in die Rhön und zum Thüringer Wald. Dazu viele Infos zu Bergbau und Südwest-Thüringen allgemein. Ich kann‘s nur empfehlen.
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    Photo: Wupp Bale, CC BY-SA, Community
    Written May 29, 2020
  • April 03, 2020
    Nico Wojna
    April 03, 2020
    Schöne abwechslungsreiche Tour
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    Written April 03, 2020
  • October 07, 2019
    Sebastian Weyh
    Nette Rundtour. Abgesehen von einem kurzen, steilen Abschnitt nach dem Schönsee mittelmäßig anspruchsvoll.
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    Written October 07, 2019
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  • May 08, 2019
    roaring silence
    Wunderbare Tour. Die Asphaltstrecken an Anfang und Ende sollten durch Pfade ersetzt werden. Toptip Bernhäusener Kutte.
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    Ostergruss in Urnshausen
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    Löwenzahnmeer vor Bernshausen
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    Wegweisend
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    Geotop der Bernhäusener Kutte
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    Rhönklub Wandertag und Fahrende Musikanten
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    Schönsee
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    Written May 08, 2019
  • March 24, 2019
    Peter Neumann
    March 23, 2019
    Eine schöne Frühlingstour zum Start ins Wanderjahr auf den Pleß gemacht. Naturbelassene Wege und eine schöne Aussicht vom Pleß bei strahlendem Sonnenschein war die Belohnung für die Wanderung.
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    Aussicht vom Pleßturm
    Photo: Peter Neumann, Community
    Written March 24, 2019

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