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Nature trail in the Steigerwald – Steigerwald forest playground loop from Steigerwaldstadion

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Thuringia

Nature trail in the Steigerwald – Steigerwald forest playground loop from Steigerwaldstadion

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(394)

1,207

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Nature trail in the Steigerwald – Steigerwald forest playground loop from Steigerwaldstadion

02:02

7.38km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Steigerwald

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Start point

Bus stop

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436 m

Erfurt Waterworks

Highlight • Monument

Recommended when you are thirsty 😊🙋‍♂️

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1.03 km

The star

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Well-known crossroads in the Erfurter Steigerwald. Resting places and a shelter are available.

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1.19 km

Nature trail in the Steigerwald

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The Steigerwald is located on the southern outskirts of the city. The more than 1,000 hectare forest area is ideal for active pursuits far away from the city center. The …

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1.45 km

Shelter at Quellteich Pond

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The solid shelter and a few benches invite you to take a rest. From the hut you have a beautiful view over the spring pond.

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2.53 km

View of Großer Inselsberg

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wide view of the Thuringian Forest with Inselsberg in nice weather

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2.68 km

Fuchsfarm Erfurt – Touringen Stamp Station 215

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The fox farm is located here in the Erfurt Steigerwald. Of course, no foxes are bred here! 😉 Rather, the fox farm is a nature adventure garden that offers a …

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5.47 km

Steigerwald forest playground

Highlight • Rest Area

This place is not far from the Waldkasino car park and not only the little ones, but also entire families and outdoor enthusiasts feel very comfortable there.

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5.94 km

Wills Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Exciting for children to discover

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7.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.39 km

1.26 km

733 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

2.23 km

716 m

543 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Thursday 4 June

18°C

11°C

69 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Nature trail in the Steigerwald – Steigerwald forest playground loop from Steigerwaldstadion

Erfurt Waterworks

The star

Nature trail in the Steigerwald

Shelter at Quellteich Pond

View of Großer Inselsberg

Fuchsfarm Erfurt – Touringen Stamp Station 215

Steigerwald forest playground

Wills Hut

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