The Rennsteig ridge trail, the Wartburg above Eisenach and Goethe’s Weimar nearby.
The Rennsteig, Germany’s oldest long-distance trail, follows the crest of the Thuringian Forest for 170 kilometres. Luther translated the Bible in the Wartburg above Eisenach, Oberhof is a winter-sports village with summer trails, and Weimar — Goethe’s, Schiller’s and the Bauhaus’s town — is an hour away.
Known for
- Hiking
- Castles & palaces
- Nature
- History
Best time to visit
The best months for Thuringian Forest are May, June, July, August and September.
Suggested route
7 nights across 3 stops. Jourimo adjusts it to the length of your trip.
- 1Eisenach · 3 nights
- 2Oberhof · 2 nights
- 3Weimar · 2 nights