Autumn Hiking with a view – 7 WOW Tours between Wartburg and Hainich

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Hiking Collection by Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich

7 routes

26:03 h

91.3 km

2,030 m

Golden forests, sweeping views, and awe-inspiring hiking moments – autumn shows its most spectacular side in the World Heritage region around Wartburg and Hainich. Colorful woodlands in Hainich National Park and Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal Nature Park, peaceful trails, and legendary vistas turn every hike into a true experience.

Whether you're looking for a short walk to unwind or a full-day adventure – this collection features 7 handpicked hikes that are sure to leave you in awe. Discover them now and wander away from the everyday.

Part of the region’s charm is its unique variety of natural spaces. The Hainich National Park, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, boasts a wild beauty, with its primeval beech forests and fascinating wildlife. A region of the larger Naturpark Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal, this unique space blends gentle hills, untouched forests, picturesque river valleys, and vast orchard meadows.

You’ll discover a rich variety of trails and awesome places to experience. Walk the breathtaking Baumkronenpfad, a raised treetop walkway 24 metres (79 ft) above the ground; visit the idyllic Wildkatzendorf Hütscheroda wildlife park; and take on the Kletterwald Hainich, a treetop climbing experience. Discover more (in German) on our website: kultur-liebt-natur.de.

Embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery and experience the natural diversity of the Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich.

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Activities

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Hünenteichweg Quality Trail
02:11
8.03km
3.7km/h
120m
120m
Intermediate
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This tour is the ideal opportunity for a family outing with plenty to discover. At the environmental education station, you'll learn more about the diverse habitat of the Hainich National Park. Primeval beech forest, hedgerows, and open spaces alternate here. The Hünenteich pond lies enchantingly in…
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The Legendary Hörselberge - Großer Hörselberg loop near Eisenach
03:02
10.7km
3.5km/h
240m
240m
Intermediate
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
On this tour, you'll encounter famous legends up close, as the legendary Hörselberg Mountains don't get their name by chance. The ridge path to the Grosser Hörselberg is largely untouched and will put you in the mood for encounters with the mythology of this cultural landscape: The Tannhäuser Cave and…
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Drachenschlucht: gorge adventure near Eisenach
02:57
10.4km
3.5km/h
230m
230m
Intermediate
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge) is a nearly ten-meter-deep gorge carved into the landscape by a stream. A fascinating hiking trail leads through it, which you will follow on this tour. The route offers unique natural experiences in this natural monument below Wartburg Castle, formed over millions…
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TOP Creuzburg
02:01
6.75km
3.3km/h
200m
200m
Intermediate
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This tour takes you into the "Ebenauer Köpfe und Wisch" nature reserve. A wealth of biodiversity, stunning views, and many discoveries in the protected natural environment await you along the trail. The climb to the ridge is challenging in places, but overall, you won't have to climb very many meters…
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Castle Route - Georoute 3
08:23
29.8km
3.6km/h
600m
600m
Expert
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This tour is part of the georoutes that lead through the UNESCO Global Geopark in Thuringia. The landscape is named "Drei Gleichen" (Three Equals) because, according to legend, the three dominant castles were struck by lightning and engulfed in flames on the same night. Your route takes you to all three…
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Heldrastein Premium Trail P6 - hiking the green belt
03:57
13.3km
3.4km/h
360m
360m
Intermediate
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Does your hiking group have very diverse interests? Chances are this tour can cater to all of them. Do you enjoy plenty of fresh air, breathtaking views, and the solitude of quiet nature? You'll find it on this route. Do you like testimonies to unique cultural history, such as the Tower of Unity, and…
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TOP Normannstein
03:31
12.3km
3.5km/h
300m
310m
Intermediate
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
The picturesque half-timbered village of Treffurt in the Werra Valley, a well-preserved Romanesque castle, and incredible panoramic views over a historic cultural landscape – all this awaits you on this tour. From the vantage points along the ridge above Treffurt, you can enjoy sweeping views across…
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