Erfurter Bahn

This tour is short, leisurely, and offers plenty of room for discovery and relaxed leisure time. It's also a real treat with children.



Your excursion begins at Weißenfels train station. From there, you'll stroll through the charming town center, past the market square with its baroque facades, the venerable

This varied tour takes you along quiet paths through open fields, rolling hills, and dense forests – from the RB 76 railway line to the Saale River and back again. The highlight of the hike is the charming town of Schönburg with its imposing hilltop castle. Along the way, you'll enjoy diverse landscapes

Between the villages of Luckenau, Kretzschau, and Theißen stretches a landscape characterized by several small lakes. They are relics of the former open-cast lignite mines and have largely been reclaimed by nature in recent years. Today, they invite you to a varied hike through a quiet, green environment

This circular route is perfect for a relaxed exploration of the historic town of Weißenfels with its numerous Baroque buildings. Along the way, there's plenty of time to linger at special spots or explore individual highlights in more detail.



Your walk begins at the train station, from where you'll leisurely

In the region between Teuchern and Osterfeld, characterized by vast fields, a green oasis stretches along the Schellbach stream. A narrow path follows the stream: the Gellert Hiking Trail, named after the important poet and philosopher of the Enlightenment, Christian Fürchtegott Gellert. Enjoy the rippling

The former residence of the Dukes of Saxe-Zeitz impresses with a multitude of remarkable monuments. On this tour, you'll combine your city exploration with a hike through the green surrounding countryside, discovering the tree habitat, the idyllic valley of the White Elster River, and the picturesque

This day hike takes you from Weißenfels through the idyllic Saale Valley and lets you experience the region's nature and culture up close. Picturesque views, historic buildings, and charming details along the way make this tour particularly appealing.



From Weißenfels train station, you follow the Saale

This varied day hike combines idyllic paths, refreshing swims, and impressive views of the open-cast lignite mining landscape. The tour can be done in both directions and is easily combined with Erfurter Bahn trains.



Your route begins at the Teuchern train station, which you can easily reach with the

This charming hike in the Ilm Valley connects the two historic towns of Tannroda and Kranichfeld. Both places are served by the RB 26 regional train, so you can travel there comfortably with your family.



First you hike slightly uphill to Tannroda Castle. It houses a lovingly furnished basket-making museum

This beautiful, almost 13-kilometer-long hike takes you and your family through the winter forests on the slopes of the Sormitz. It starts in Hockeroda, which is easy and convenient to reach with the RB 32 regional train.



Even though the forest is quiet in winter, there is a lot to discover here. Beautiful