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Thuringian Forest
Activities in the Thuringian Forest
Attractions in the Thuringian Forest
Highlights
A challenging circular hike passing rocks, springs, and mountain inns. The path leads past numerous rest areas with views and historical significance.
A circular hike from Oberhof with beautiful views and a break at the idyllic Sieglitzteich.
The "Lütsche-Flößgraben," once a canal used to float logs from surrounding forests, has over time developed into a popular hiking trail and ...
A cheeky goblin accompanies all hikers and may also punish bad manners.
Through three river valleys and across the Rennsteig, the varied path offers insight into the artisanal traditions in Steinbach, Ruhla, and Schweina.
Well-conditioned families and history-interested hikers get triple rewards here. Discover three worthwhile museums and enjoy pure nature!
Discover fascinating park landscapes and historic castles by bike between the heights of the Thuringian Forest and the valleys of the Werra.
On this varied route, culture and nature enter into a rarely close symbiosis and continuously surprise with fascinating views and sights in the ...
Adventure trail for children with lots of fun and games.
A leisurely circular route starting and ending in Oberhof. With a stop and a wonderful view of the Lütschestausee. Hiking, pausing, enjoying.
Discover the region
Expansion and subdivision
The Thuringian Forest stretches over 70 km in length from northwest to southeast and 20 km in width. The low mountain range reaches its highest altitude with the Großer Beerberg at 983 m. The Thuringian Slate Mountains, which are generally mostly counted as part of the Thuringian Forest, must be clearly separated geologically. It continues the Thuringian Forest in the southeast and together with the Franconian Forest and the Fichtelgebirge they form the Thuringian-Franconian low mountain range, which reaches from the Werra to the Czech border.
As one of the most beautiful low mountain ranges in Germany, the Thuringian Forest is characterized by a rich flora and fauna and forms the watershed between the Elbe in the north and the Weser and Rhine (and Main) in the south. Several reservoirs in the low mountain range supply the surrounding area with drinking water. The Thuringian Forest is mostly divided into the Northwestern Thuringian Forest and the Middle Thuringian Forest, which in turn is divided into smaller areas.
Photo: Elop, CC BY-SA, Wikimedia Commons
Settlement and tourism
In earlier times, the mountains themselves were hardly populated, but the mountain edges are peppered with numerous settlements. The mountains are very important for the cultural identity, and the Thuringian Forest has also been used as a backdrop for film and television. Apart from the natural landscape, there are also historical testimonies in the mountains, such as the Wartburg in Eisenach.
The Thuringian Forest is the most visited vacation region in the state and is mainly visited by hikers, but also by cyclists. With impressive panoramic views, densely forested mountain ranges, idyllic valleys and cosy villages, the mountains offer a great overall package.
