Hiking holidays in the Thuringian Forest
With its numerous hiking trails and the famous and legendary Rennsteig high-altitude hiking trail, the Thuringian Forest is a paradise for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The landscape inspires with its high peaks, deep forests, babbling brooks, meadows and pastures and is full of surprises. It can be rugged and challenging – but also mild and gentle. The same applies to the hiking trails.
Some are mainly suitable for professionals and experienced hikers, while others are suitable for beginners or even families with small children. That’s why everyone will find exactly the right trail for them here. Oberhof is an ideal starting point as it is centrally located directly on the Rennsteig. From here, there are numerous opportunities for inspiring outdoor experiences and adventurous hikes on the Rennsteig.
Hiking holiday at the hotel
Anyone dreaming of a hiking holiday should think about planning well in advance. For example, it is important to choose a hotel that is geared towards hikers and knows what is really good for guests after a long day in the great outdoors.
The Hotel Thüringenschanze in Oberhof specialises in hikers. There are drying rooms for clothes and shoes, a wellness area with sauna for relaxation and a restaurant with a wide range of dishes. If you stay overnight here, you don’t have to worry about catering for the journey.
The kitchen at the Hotel Thüringenschanze packs suitable packed lunches for hikers. So even those who are planning longer routes in the countryside and can’t find a restaurant along the way are well catered for.
Tips for your hiking trip
Before your trip It’s annoying when you arrive at your holiday destination and realise that you’ve packed the wrong things. That’s why you should make a checklist before travelling and check it point by point. It is also worth studying hiking maps before travelling and choosing suitable paths and routes. Then you can match your equipment to them.
Our tips:
- If you want to walk long distances, plan a trip in the mild autumn and spring months.
The Rennsteig is a high-altitude hiking trail, the lowest points are 500 metres above sea level, the highest even 900 metres. It can therefore be much cooler in summer on certain tours and “higher up” than in the valley.
Our hiking tips for your hiking holiday
We have put together some of our favourite hikes and have already linked them to the tour planning:
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The Rennsteig ladders provide variety
Hikes on the Rennsteig differ from tours on other famous hiking trails. The Rennsteig is almost 170 kilometres long and runs right through the Thuringian Forest – but as a hiker, you don’t necessarily have to walk it from one end to the other. Thanks to the Rennsteig ladders, there are numerous other options. They make a holiday in the Thuringian Forest particularly varied.
These Rennsteig ladders are small side paths that – like the rungs on a ladder – all lead to the Rennsteig. Hikers have a perfect choice here. There are short and easy paths and long, challenging ones. There are secluded footbridges that end at cosy and mysterious meadows – and there are lively ones with hiking pubs and restaurants that attract numerous tourists.
Easy, medium and difficult trails
There are hiking trails of all levels of difficulty on the Rennsteig. Beginners therefore also feel at home here. However, experienced hikers are also happy to be able to walk an easy trail from time to time, while beginners have an ideal place here to slowly increase their performance. You can choose a short hike of just four kilometres to start with. At the end, after several days, you may be fit enough to tackle a longer and more challenging route.
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Nordic feeling in the Thuringian Forest
The Thuringian Forest is of course not just a paradise for hikers – winter in particular shows its most beautiful side here with its white fairytale landscape. Oberhof is one of the German cross-country skiing centres and therefore bears the title “DSV nordic active region”. Many of the local trails are labelled as “nordic active trails” and are easily accessible from the Hotel Thüringenschanze. Two trails directly on the Schneekopf are particularly popular. The trails are also ideal for Nordic walking in the summer months. So you don’t necessarily have to wait for snow if you want to experience the Nordic feeling up close.
Hiking in the Thuringian Forest with the guest card
This card will make your hiking holiday even easier and more enjoyable! All our guests receive it automatically on arrival. You can leave your car at home and use the city bus free of charge. You also have access to an extensive guest programme with many cultural events. The card is also ideal for those who don’t like travelling alone, as it allows you to take part in guided walks.
How about a visit to a herb witch and a herb hike or a tour that includes a relaxing fresh-air reclining cure on the programme? The guided city tour is also exciting. Practical: If you have forgotten something, you can even hire hiking poles, rucksacks and much more with the Card. The Card is financed by the visitor's tax.
in a nutshell
The Hotel Thüringenschanze is centrally located on the Rennsteig and is perfect for a holiday in the Thuringian Forest. The hotel is family-run and has fully catered to the needs of hikers. Hikes on the Rennsteig are varied with a wide range of tours for all seasons and all levels of difficulty. The Oberhof Card makes your holiday even easier and more varied. Your hiking holiday in Oberhof will be an unforgettable experience.
