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Tonna

Welcome to Tonna, a charming destination in the heart of Germany. Part of the federal state of Thuringia, the town lies between the cities of Erfurt and Weimar and is surrounded by picturesque countryside.

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Attractions in Tonna


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 47.1 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 349 m
Descent 345 m

This cycling route leads from the Gotha district of Siebleben up to the Fahner Höhe nature reserve, an approximately 15 km long and 8 km wide ...

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from Enrico Eisenach,   Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 21.7 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 335 m
Descent 249 m

Through the orchard of the Thuringian Basin on the Lutherweg along the Fahner Heights.

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from Paul Hentschel,   Thüringen-entdecken.de
Bicycle Rides · Wartburg-Hainich
Nägelstedt/Unstrut - EF-Northern Gera Floodplain
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 30.4 km
Duration 7:25 h
Ascent 207 m
Descent 197 m

Between the Unstrut and Gera cycle paths, there is a cross-connection! It connects the Bad Langensalza city area (Nägelstedt) with the northern ...

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from Tourismusverein Fahner Höhe,   Thuringian Forest
Road Bike · Kyffhäuser
Experience route with the road bike
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 189 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 310 m
Descent 310 m

From Artern, you ride on the Unstrut-Werra cycle route to Mühlhausen and from there back to Artern on the Unstrut cycle route.

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from Volksbank Arena Harz,   Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 19.7 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 300 m
Descent 355 m

The touring route begins in the Weißbachtal at the Grundmühle near Tiefthal and leads via the Lutherweg up and along the Fahner Höhe to the Tonnatal.

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from Cindy Georgy,   Thüringer Becken
Hiking Trail · Erfurt
Touringen - Fahner Höhe
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Distance 19.2 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 324 m
Descent 384 m

The Lutherweg section shown here runs from Erfurt via the Orphalgrund onto and along the Fahner Höhe and leads over Tonna to the Unstrut.

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from Tourismusverein Fahner Höhe,   Community
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 20.7 km
Duration 5:56 h
Ascent 404 m
Descent 313 m

🗽: The highlight is the journey itself, the beautiful distant views of the villages on the north side of the Fahner Höhe. From the highest point ...

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from BAMA,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Wartburg-Hainich
Nägelstädt/Unstrut - EF-Gispersleben/Gera
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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 30.4 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 207 m
Descent 196 m

The route connects the Unstrut valley near Nägelstädt with the northern Gera floodplain in Erfurt-North. It passes through the fruit-growing region ...

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from Tourismusverein Fahner Höhe,   Community
Hiking Trail · Thuringian Forest
Gräfentonna (DB) - Rothe Hof-Brunnen
Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.2 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 219 m
Descent 1 m

The tour leads from Gräfentonna station via the pheasantry and the Weiße Hütte up to the ridgeway of the Fahner Höhe. It coincides with the ...

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from Tourismusverein Fahner Höhe,   Thuringian Forest
Hiking Trail · Wartburg-Hainich
Unstrut Nature Reserve Circular Tour
Difficulty moderate
Distance 12 km
Duration 2:31 h
Ascent 32 m
Descent 31 m

Varied and eventful circular tour in the beautiful nature reserve along the Unstrut between Großvargula and Nägelstedt

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from Ralf D,   Community
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Tonna has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. The old town with its half-timbered houses and narrow streets still tells of this today. One of the town's landmarks is Tonna Castle from the 17th century, which is now used as a museum and offers an insight into its history.

For those interested in culture, there are numerous museums such as the art museum or the local history museum to discover, as well as regular events such as concerts or theatre performances.

Tonna also has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine: Be sure to try the regional specialities such as Thuringian dumplings or Rostbratwurst.

Those who like to be active can go on hiking or cycling tours through the surrounding area. Trips to the nearby Kyffhäuser Mountains or to the ruins of Hohenfelden Castle are particularly recommended.

And if it rains? No problem! Water rats can swim their laps in Tonna's indoor swimming pool and a visit to the indoor playground is fun for young and old alike.

In conclusion: Tonna is definitely worth a visit! Whether cultural highlights, culinary delights or outdoor activities - everyone gets their money's worth here. We hope that this travel guide has been helpful to you in planning your trip and wish you a wonderful time in Tonna.

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  • July 11, 2026
    Tobias Schindegger
    July 11, 2026
    Heute ging es auf die Touringen-Route über die Fahner Höhe. Rund 19 Kilometer, etwa 300 Höhenmeter und jede Menge Natur. Der Weg führt durch schattige Waldabschnitte, vorbei an den Obstplantagen der Fahner Höhe und belohnt immer wieder mit beeindruckenden Fernblicken über das Thüringer Becken bis hin zum Thüringer Wald. Besonders gefallen haben mir die abwechslungsreiche Strecke und die Ruhe unterwegs. Wer eine mittelschwere Wanderung mit schönen Aussichten sucht, sollte diese Tour unbedingt auf seine Liste setzen.
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    Photo: Tobias Schindegger, Community
    Written July 11, 2026

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