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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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: August 22, 2026

Tips

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Steigerwald

Waypoints

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

Highlight • Trail

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

Highlight • Trail

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

Highlight • Viewpoint

wide view of the Thuringian Forest with Inselsberg in nice weather

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2.68 km

Fuchsfarm Erfurt – Touringen Stamp Station 215

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Monday 12 October

13°C

2°C

33 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

January 12, 2025,Kleine Runde durch den Erfurter Steiger (Fuchspfad)

This afternoon we decided to take a little tour through the Erfurter Steiger. At first we were a bit undecided about the route, but then we saw in our stamp books from the Touringen Stempel that there are three stamp stations on the Fuchspfad, so the route was clear😃. The weather was ideal, so we had beautiful views towards the …

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February 2, 2025,Fuchspfad im Erfurter Steiger ( 215, 216, 217 )

Today a short Sunday walk in the Erfurt Steigerwald.
With the aim of collecting a few stamps (215,216,217). Also laid out a few hiking stones.

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April 5, 2023,Fuchspfad sm Erfurter Steiger

Relatively monotonous tour with few highlights. It's almost all forest. Rather something for children with the playground and the nature experience garden.

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September 28, 2025,Erfurt - Fuchspfad

Today, in pleasant temperatures, we set out again for a "stamp tour."
We started in the Steigerwald forest near Erfurt. This tour is also listed as a kids' tour, so the tour was appropriately relaxed. There were numerous hikers and walkers in the Steigerwald forest.
We then visited the Drei Gleichen (Three Gleichen Mountains). And finally, we admired the art …

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October 31, 2024,Fuchspfad im Erfurt Steiger (♟️ 215, 216, 217)

Today just a "safety round" through the Erfurt Steigerwald - I've got the flu😷 and my husband has the nasty man flu🤧🤕🤒.
So just swapped 3 stamps ♟️♟️♟️ for 3 lucky worms 🐛🍀

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April 15, 2023,Fuchspfad-Tour #Touringen

After exploring the fox farm by bike a few weeks ago, today it was supposed to be a short and relaxed hike with the tacking of touring (1:48 h / 3.8 km/h)...🥾

On the north side of the Steigerwald/Silberhütte we hiked today's fox path in very mixed and fresh weather in the direction of the first stamping point "Domblick". The …

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January 12, 2025,Sonntagsrunde im Erfurter Steiger

Today we hiked through the Erfurt Steiger in beautiful winter weather and sunshine. It was very pleasant. The ground was frozen and the forest was enchanted with a little snow.
The beautiful view from the Domblick stamp point to the cathedral is particularly attractive in winter. The setting sun colors the roofs of Erfurt red.
It was a wonderful day …

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