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Emleben

Welcome to Emleben, a charming destination in the heart of Germany. This Travel Guide will help you get the most out of your visit here.

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Attractions in Emleben


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Hiking Trail · Hirzberg - Wannigsrod - Kranichmoor
Kranichmoorweg Petriroda
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 5.7 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 19 m
Descent 20 m

Family circular trail to the "Kranichmoor" nature reserve with an interesting pond landscape and views of the mountain landscape of the Thuringian ...

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from Jürgen Seiring,   Thuringian Forest
Gravel Bike · Thuringian Forest
A Summer Retreat at the Foot of the Inselsberg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 48.7 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 336 m
Descent 334 m

A summer getaway on two wheels: From Schönau vor dem Walde through Friedrichroda and Bad Tabarz to the Inselsbergblick viewpoint, and back through ...

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from Adrian Seeber,   Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 55.4 km
Duration 10:30 h
Ascent 470 m
Descent 471 m

This circular route connects the residential city of Gotha with the mountain town of Tambach-Dietharz and the small stream town of Ohrdruf.

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from Enrico Eisenach,   Thuringian Forest
Bicycle Rides · Thuringian Forest
ReformaTour 2: A spring against the pains
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 41.1 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 452 m
Descent 443 m

This ReformaTour leads from Schmalkalden to Gotha.

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from Tanja Ahrens,   ADAC Wanderführer
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 19.1 km
Duration 1:20 h
Ascent 66 m
Descent 71 m

This cycle route owes its name to the approximately 11 km long Flößgraben. It was built in the mid-17th century between Georgenthal and Emleben to ...

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from Enrico Eisenach,   Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 20.6 km
Duration 5:25 h
Ascent 94 m
Descent 447 m

ALONG THE RIVERS - ON FOOT AND BY BIKEThis GeoRoute follows the course of the Leina river from its source Leinaborn located at the Rennsteig to ...

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Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 35.8 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 439 m
Descent 450 m

This route is one of the more challenging ones and outlines its corners like a triangle from Gotha to Friedrichroda and Waltershausen.

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from Enrico Eisenach,   Thuringian Forest
Mountain Bike · Thuringian Forest
Gotha - Schneekopf
Map / Gotha - Schneekopf
Difficulty difficult
Distance 86.9 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 1,239 m
Descent 1,239 m

Beautiful tour, varied

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from Mathias Grunert,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Thuringian Forest
Easter 2012, Three Gleichen Tour
Difficulty
Distance 91.9 km
Duration 6:44 h
Ascent 495 m
Descent 495 m

2-day tour in the Valley of the Three Gleichen with a city tour of Gotha. Except for the ascents to the castles, the route is quite flat.

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from Andreas Sachsenröder,   Community
Hiking Trail · Thuringian Forest
Climbing tour in the Thuringian Forest
Map / Climbing tour in the Thuringian Forest
Difficulty moderate
Distance 126.2 km
Duration 50:00 h
Ascent 2,018 m
Descent 2,018 m

Tour for climbing enthusiasts

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from Robert Gschweng,   Community
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Geographically, Emleben is located in Thuringia and is surrounded by the picturesque hills of the Thuringian Forest. The region is known for its breathtaking landscape of meadows, fields and dense forests.

Emleben has several tourist attractions to offer. Emleben Castle is a must for anyone interested in history - it was built as early as 1590 and now houses a museum on the history of the region. The 12th century St. Cyriakus Church is also worth a visit.

Cultural highlights are also plentiful in Emleben: The annual Christmas market on the castle grounds attracts thousands of visitors every year, as does the traditional harvest festival in October or the "Emlefunk" music festival in the summer.

But there is no shortage of culinary delights either: be sure to try regional specialities such as Thuringian dumplings or grilled sausage - ideally accompanied by a cool beer from one of the local breweries.

The surrounding area around Emleben is perfect for outdoor activities: In spring and summer, hikes can be taken through the nearby Hainich National Park, while cycling tours along the Unstrut River are especially beautiful in autumn. In winter, the surrounding ski resorts are a lure for winter sports.

And if it ever rains? Then a visit to one of the many museums and galleries in Erfurt, which is only a short drive away, is recommended. There is always something new to discover here!

Where is the most beautiful place in Emleben? That depends on your interests, of course - but we recommend a walk through the castle park or a hike on the Rennsteig, a well-known hiking trail that runs through the region.

Emleben is definitely worth a trip! We hope this guide will help you get the most out of your stay here.

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  • 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
  • May 22, 2026
    Kathrin
    Wie schön ist doch unsere Umgebung! Überraschende Landschaft und Aussichten Streckenlänge sehr gut
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    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written May 22, 2026

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