Hiking from A to WOW

That's the way it goes – in Thuringia

Lace up and go: Step out of the daily life and into hiking happiness!
Thuringia is full of wide-open nature and diverse trails – offering surprising perspectives and endless horizons. Sometimes wild and romantic along the river, sometimes leading high up to breathtaking panoramic views. Whether you're strolling through quiet forests or tackling a short, steep climb to get your heart pumping – there's a perfect path for everyone.

From the Werra to the Saale – Germany’s oldest long-distance hiking trail, the Rennsteig, winds its way through the Thuringian Forest, offering spectacular views, crystal-clear mountain lakes, peaceful woodland paths, and unique cultural landscapes.
Along the Saale River, the terrain shifts – sometimes gentle, sometimes steep – while the scenery changes from charming villages to the buzz of a university town, from the modern JenTower to the historic Dornburg Castles.
Nature lovers shouldn’t miss Hainich National Park: Germany’s largest continuous deciduous forest, where ancient woodland trails promise real wilderness adventures.
No matter where you find your favorite trail – in Thuringia, you’ll discover paths that inspire, challenge, and transform. Trails that offer calm, spark reflection, and awaken a sense of wonder.

Where hiking leads to discovery

Revealing Routes

Hiking in Thuringia means hiking for everyone: You don’t need to be a mountain pro to enjoy breathtaking views. Right along the trail, new perspectives are waiting around every corner – views that will get your heart racing. From A to wow, every step brings something special. Here, the trail works for everyone.

Where hikings sparks curiosity

Thoughtful trails

In Thuringia, every step whispers “aha”: on hiking trails that tell more than just the story of the destination. Along the way, you’ll hear stories, gain deep insights, and discover new perspectives—not just scenic views around you. We recommend thought-provoking trails that keep your mind moving as you move forward.

Where Hiking Meets Calm

Peaceful Paths

Whether you're walking along narrow trails, peaceful forest paths, or past striking rock formations; whether you're moving through natural landscapes with rare habitats and elusive woodland creatures, through quiet valleys or across colorful orchard meadows – here, hiking feels easy and relaxed for everyone. Often on lesser-traveled paths, but always surrounded by nature at its best.

WANDERN IN THÜRINGEN ERFAHREN

Feuchtfröhliches Wandervergnügen

Wer nicht auf eigene Faust die Landeshauptstadt erkunden möchte, der schließt sich einer Führung an. Regelmäßig stehen klassische Rund- gänge durchs historische Zentrum auf dem Programm bei denen die Geschichte Erfurts lebendig wird. Mit dem iGuide oder dem VideoGuide kann man die Stadt multimedial entdecken.

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Views that make you say wow

The sound of hiking

How does the Rennsteig sound?

As you’re walking along, it takes a while to realise that you can’t hear much for a change. Except for the buzzing of bees, the wind in the canopy and your own footsteps. It’s a quiet, but by no means uneventful tour from Oberhof to Allzunah.