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Treffurt

Welcome to Treffurt, a charming destination in Wartburgkreis, Germany. This town is known for its picturesque location on the river Werra and the breathtaking backdrop of the Thuringian Forest.

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Hiking Trail · Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal
FWW Green Belt HE - TH (Et. 09 Rittmannshausen - Creuzburg)
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 17.6 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 238 m
Descent 423 m

From the Hessian Ringgau – past two monuments of the German division – to Thuringia at the Werra.

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from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 70 km
Duration 5:16 h
Ascent 189 m
Descent 183 m

The circular route leads from Eisenach over various regional and supra-regional cycle paths along the Werra through the scenic Werratal, the ...

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from Christina Bödefeld,   Thuringian Forest
Hiking Trail · Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal
FWW Green Belt HE - TH (Stage 08 Rambach - Rittmannshausen)
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 11.2 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 247 m
Descent 161 m

This stage leads over the excellent viewpoint Heldrastein, which rises 325 meters above the Werra River.

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from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 15.9 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 124 m
Descent 378 m

On this stage, you can especially immerse yourself in recent German history.

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from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal
TOP hiking trail Normannstein
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 12.1 km
Duration 3:25 h
Ascent 312 m
Descent 312 m

Scenic circular hiking trail along Mediterranean-like limestone slopes and the picturesque half-timbered town of Treffurt.

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from Naturpark Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal, Paul Brandenburg,   Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich
Hiking Trail · Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal
FWW Green Belt HE - TH (Stage 07 Großburschla - Rambach)
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 13.9 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 258 m
Descent 171 m

The 7th stage largely circles the village of Großburschla, which - as an area of the former GDR - was surrounded by West Germany by 90 percent.

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from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Premium trail P6 Heldrastein - Walkable Green Belt
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.8 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 336 m
Descent 336 m

Sporty circular route in the Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land, partly with steps.

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from Daniela von Berlepsch,   Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Hiking Trail · Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Premium route P21 Point India - Walkable Green Belt
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.9 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 284 m
Descent 271 m

The premium route P21 Point India connects the Hessian Lüderbach with the Thuringian Ifta. It is named after the Point India tower on the Sohlberg ...

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from Anja Laun,   Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Hiking Trail · Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Premium Trail P 6 Heldrastein (North Hesse)
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 326 m
Descent 326 m

Beautiful hike to a striking summit that can be seen from many directions.

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from Andreas Skorka,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land
Premium trail P 21 Point India (North Hesse)
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 14.6 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 282 m
Descent 282 m

A circular route with historical significance as it connects sites of the former border security in Hesse and Thuringia.

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Treffurt has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. Tourist attractions include Normannstein Castle and the historic town centre with its half-timbered houses dating back to the 16th century.

Cultural highlights include the annual castle festival at Normannstein Castle and various concerts and theatre performances at the Kulturhaus Treffurt.

If you want to experience culinary specialities, you should definitely try the regional specialities such as Thuringian grilled sausage or dumpling dishes.

For outdoor enthusiasts Treffurt offers numerous activities such as hiking, cycling or canoeing along the river Werra. The best seasons for this are spring and summer. In winter, you can enjoy ice skating at the ice rink in Bad Salzungen.

Even when the weather is bad, Treffurt offers many leisure activities: The "Werratal-Therme" swimming pool invites you to relax or visit one of the nearby museums such as the graduation house in Bad Salzungen or the Suhl vehicle museum.

The most beautiful thing to do in Treffurt is certainly to stroll along the banks of the river Werra on a sunny day or to take a trip to the nearby Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal Nature Park.

Treffurt is definitely worth a visit and this travel guide will help you make the most of your stay in this picturesque town in the Wartburg district.

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  • May 04, 2026
    Frank Leppin
    March 18, 2026
    Eine Wanderung wie aus dem Bilderbuch. Sehr gut beschildert. Abwechslungsreiche Wege mit Fernsicht und Waldabschnitten.
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    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written May 04, 2026
  • September 28, 2024
    Michaela Knigge
    September 23, 2024
    Schöne Tour. Viel Natur und Stille zum Entschleunigen. Leider heftiger Zeckenbefall.
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    Photo: Michaela Knigge, Community
    Photo: Michaela Knigge, Community
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    Photo: Michaela Knigge, Community
    Written September 28, 2024
  • August 12, 2023
    Rolf Strate 
    August 11, 2023
    Ich bin nur die Teilstrecke von Fuldabrück bis nach Hann. Münden geradelt. In diesem Bereich ist es eine nette, flussnahe Strecke mit relativ wenig Gastronomie an der Strecke. Diese findet man jedoch ausreichend in Hann. Münden.
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    Written August 12, 2023
    Bicycle Rides
    Werra - Fulda 300km-2018
  • May 19, 2023
    B K
    May 18, 2023
    Super beschildert. Schöne Wanderung.
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    Photo: B K, Community
    Written May 19, 2023
  • May 18, 2023
    Frank Cornelis
    May 17, 2023
    Supermooie tocht.
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    Written May 18, 2023
  • November 12, 2022
    Andreas Werneburg
    Top Wanderweg!
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    Photo: Andreas Werneburg, Community
    Photo: Andreas Werneburg, Community
    Photo: Andreas Werneburg, Community
    Written November 12, 2022
  • October 28, 2022
    Joachim Rieger
    October 26, 2022
    Eine wirklich schöne Tour mit tollen Landschaften und Ortschaften. Und er geht wirklich an der Werra lang. Tipp: In Creuzburg den alten Radweg rechts der Werra nehmen. Ist idyllischer und schöneren Blick auf die Felswände. Von Ifta zurück sollte man nicht die Wiesnwege nehmen, sondern den etwas längeren Weg auf Wirtschaftswegen, denn über die Wiese ist es doch etwas beschwerlich.
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    Written October 28, 2022
  • August 29, 2021
    H.-Peter Goltz
    March 06, 2021
    Den Weg sollte man gesehen haben. Natur, Geschichte, tolle Aussicht, hier fehlt nichts!
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    Written August 29, 2021
  • June 01, 2021
    Arne Outdoor
    Sehr schöne Tour durch Wald und Feld mit vielen tollen Ausblicken. Der gut ausgeschilderte Wanderweg bietet nicht unbedingt spektakuläre Höhepunkte, ist aber dennoch sehr wanderbar. Aus meiner Sicht steigert sich die Tour zunehmend, wenn man sie im Uhrzeigersinn begeht (mein Startpunkt war die Bushaltestelle Ifta). Viele schöne Bänke, Genusswanderer kommen hier voll auf ihre Kosten!
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    Written June 01, 2021
  • November 09, 2020
    Simon Büttner 
    November 06, 2020
    Eine tolle Mischung aus Grenzgeschichte und Naturerlebnis. Man wandert viel auf schmalen Pfaden, streckenweise auch mal auf dem alten Kolonnenweg am Grünen Band. Den steilen Anstieg zum Heldrastein geschafft erwartete mich ein Blick über das Nebelmeer...
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    Photo: Simon Büttner, Thüringen-entdecken.de
    Photo: Simon Büttner, Thüringen-entdecken.de
    Photo: Simon Büttner, Thüringen-entdecken.de
    Photo: Simon Büttner, Thüringen-entdecken.de
    Photo: Simon Büttner, Thüringen-entdecken.de
    Written November 09, 2020
  • October 29, 2020
    Robert Bäumer
    Sehr schöne Tour mit allem was das Wanderherz braucht: Pfade, Wiesen- und Waldwege, Aussichten (super ist der Wartburgblick)... Unbedingt am Ende der Tour (wenn man im Uhrzeigersinn geht) die Kirche besuchen! Und hier auch nochmal der Hinweis: Bitte selbe Touren nicht noch einmal beschreiben und die Wanderzeit OHNE Pausen angeben. Wenn es Ergänzungen gibt, dann dies bitte in den Bewertungen angeben. DANKE!
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    Written October 29, 2020
  • October 27, 2020
    Steffi Mp
    Sehr schön und abwechslungsreich. Sind allerdings erst ab Hörschel gestartet und haben so etwas abgekürzt. Unterwegs viele Stellen, an denen man rasten kann.
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    Written October 27, 2020

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