Beautiful natural landscapes, breathtaking panoramic views, and cultural delights: The Coburg.Rennsteig holiday region combines the best of Northern Bavaria and Southern Thuringia. From the European city of Coburg to the Rennsteig, Germany's most famous high-altitude hiking trail, the holiday region offers countless hiking and cycling tours as well as exciting and unforgettable leisure experiences.
Activities in Coburg.Rennsteig
Attractions in Coburg.Rennsteig
Highlights
Maps and trails
Fort
· Coburg.Rennsteig
Coburg Fortress
Coburg.Rennsteig
from Paul Hentschel,
Thüringen-entdecken.de
Hiking Trail
· Thuringian Forest
Lauscha Glassblower's Path in the Holiday Region Coburg.Rennsteig
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
16.3 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
166 m
Descent
426 m
Immerse yourself in the long tradition of glassblowing and discover the place where glass Christmas ornaments were invented.
from Laura Tabel | www.coburg-rennsteig.de,
Urlaubsregion Coburg.Rennsteig
Hiking Trail
· Coburg.Rennsteig
Prinz-Albert-Weg from Rödental to Coburg | Coburg.Rennsteig
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
9.7 km
Duration
2:39 h
Ascent
142 m
Descent
169 m
On the Prinz-Albert-Weg, you walk in the historic footsteps of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The famous Coburg prince married Queen ...
from Laura Tabel | www.coburg-rennsteig.de,
Urlaubsregion Coburg.Rennsteig
Bicycle Rides
· Coburg.Rennsteig
Route tip on the Lutherweg: "A Mighty Fortress" - Bad Rodach - Veste Heldburg - Veste Coburg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
50.9 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
671 m
Descent
697 m
Discover Luther's historic paths in the Rodach Valley.
from Paul Hentschel,
Thüringen-entdecken.de
Bicycle Rides
· Coburg.Rennsteig
Tour 12 - Wildpark Tour
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
28.7 km
Duration
2:08 h
Ascent
257 m
Descent
257 m
As once the animal gave bread to man … History of fishing & hunting … rare animals in (almost) the wild
from Martina Rohner,
Urlaubsregion Coburg.Rennsteig
Bicycle Rides
· Coburg.Rennsteig
Route 5 - Deceleration route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
52.7 km
Duration
3:40 h
Ascent
161 m
Descent
161 m
A versatile route that delights with cozy villages, great architecture, deep-rooted history, and old legends, ending with wellness & relaxation at ...
from Martina Rohner,
Urlaubsregion Coburg.Rennsteig
Maps and trails
Discover the region
Discover Coburg.Rennsteig
On a vacation in Coburg.Rennsteig, you can look forward to a journey through time: it takes you to Martin Luther in the Middle Ages, to the nobility of the 19th century, or to recent German history during the time of the inner-German division. Medieval castles, impressive palaces, mystical castle ruins, and a classical theater allow you to immerse yourself in an eventful history. Churches and museums also bring you closer to the different eras and give an authentic feeling of life in former times. Experience the charm of past epochs and let yourself be enchanted.
Experience Coburg.Rennsteig
Numerous recreational activities make your holiday in Coburg.Rennsteig an unforgettable experience. Whether you prefer a relaxed walk along a lake or an action-packed ride down the mountain sitting in colorful tubes – Coburg.Rennsteig offers the most beautiful excursion destinations for families, couples, and groups.
Relaxing in Coburg.Rennsteig
What could be better than spending a relaxing day in a thermal bath or taking the plunge into the cool water with the whole family in an indoor or outdoor pool? Two thermal baths only ten kilometers apart promise pure relaxation in Coburg.Rennsteig. The pleasantly warm water and the soothing sauna infusions are just right for anyone wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Sports and fun for the whole family can be found in our numerous indoor and outdoor pools in the region.
Admire Coburg.Rennsteig
The people in Coburg.Rennsteig share a long tradition and love for their craftsmanship. With Lauscha, the cradle of glass Christmas tree decorations, and the former world toy city Sonneberg, the region has gained immense fame worldwide. Even today, delicate glass treasures are handcrafted in small home workshops and large glassworks. Furthermore, many companies that produce toys for children all over the world are still based in the region. Numerous museums provide information about the region's eventful history – immerse yourself in the history and become a Coburg.Rennsteig expert!
Trip planning
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from German.



