Behind every tree lies an adventure
Here you will find lots of outdoor and leisure fun
that will make your heart beat faster for the next great discovery.
The next Wow! moment is just a spruce away
Tear down the slope on a mountain bike, conquer the “Rennsteig” on skis, board the river Werra on a canoe or paddle across the reservoir on a SUP – in THÜRINGENS SÜDEN® outdoor enthusiasts get their money’s worth at any time of year. Whether you need action or relaxation: Here, you can take a deep breath and also get your heart rate up. Always new and always different – and always with the best view far and wide!
Find the job that makes you happy here –
in your homeland.
Vacancies, apprenticeships and more in THÜRINGENS SÜDEN®.
Facts about sport
THÜRINGENS SÜDEN® is THE mountain bike region, and offers you ideal downhill conditions.
On the new “Rennsteig” cycle path, you have 195 kilometres to enjoy the fascinating view of the Thuringian Forest.
In the ski hall in Oberhof, you can ski, learn to ski or train for your personal biathlon on 10,000 square metres 365 days a year – with the best snow quality.
At the beginning of 2023, the dual world championship in winter sports awaits you in Oberhof.
On the Werra and Saale, you can travel by SUP, canoe, rubber dinghy or raft.
Sporty and active in THÜRINGENS SÜDEN®
Need some time out in nature? With movement, a panoramic view, fresh forest air and action? Here, you will find just what you are looking for:
Winter activities
“Rennsteig” in winter
Where mainly hiking enthusiasts cavort in summer, snow fans gather in winter: on cross-country skis, sleds, snowtubes, touring skis and snowshoes they conquer the slopes, trails and slopes of the snow-covered Rennsteig with its magnificent viewpoints.
Snowpark Oberhof
Where mountain bikes zoom down the slopes in summer, snowboards sled down into the valley in winter. Experienced riders will be delighted with various obstacles and tubes, while beginners can gain their first experience on the board. But of course, skiers on two boards will also find everything they need for a hearty swing into the valley.
Ski arena Silbersattel
The Silbersattel ski arena in Steinach is Thuringia’s largest ski area with three blue, two red and one black slope on eight routes, three ski routes and four lifts. In addition, there is a freeride area and 35 kilometers of cross-country ski trails.
Summer activities
“Rennsteig” in summer
From Hörschel near Eisenach to Blankenstein, the Rennsteig trail runs 169 kilometers through the Thuringian Forest and the Thuringian Slate Mountains. Along the route you will find everything a hiker’s heart desires: picturesque nature, panoramic views, adventure, sights worth seeing, culinary delights and accommodations for every budget.
The “GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf”
The annual popular sporting event on the Rennsteig has been one of the best-known and most popular cross-country races in Europe for 50 years now. Every May, up to 15,000 runners meet here to tackle distances ranging from a few kilometers to a super marathon together in the most beautiful natural surroundings.
Bike park Oberhof
Almost everything you can do on two wheels is possible here in the bike park: flow, freeride, downhill, jumpline, enduro, landing bag and pump track. The groomed trails await action-loving bikers from spring to fall, who can then be transported back to the mountain station by lift.
“Ilmtal-Radweg” cycle path
Over a distance of 123 kilometers, the bike trail leads from Allzunah at the source of the Ilm River along the Ilm River to its mouth in Großheringen. The mainly paved paths away from the main roads are particularly suitable for families with children.
Golf climbing park Oberhof
Climbing, swinging, jumping, playing golf – these are the family attractions in the Golf Climbing Park Oberhof. The spacious terrain with climbing park, 3000 m2 area for Adventure Golf, a giant swing and air cushion jump invites young and old to let off steam and romp in summer and winter.
Hotspots for climbing enthusiasts
In 2021, a new climbing area was added to the previous twelve in Thuringia: the “Trusetaler Hauptgang” on the outskirts of the town of Trusetal – with almost 60 routes from difficulty level 2 to 10. But climbers and boulderers also get their money’s worth in the “Kanzlersgrund”, the “Gehlberg”, the “12 Apostles”, the “Ilmenau Goethewand” and the “Eigersburger Felspartie”.
Activities all year round
Shooting Sports Center Suhl
In the weapons city of Suhl, sports shooters, hunters and other interested parties will find a modern training and competition facility with several lanes for sports shooting – from archery to large caliber.
Ski sports hall Oberhof
Snow 365 days a year? That’s what the Oberhof skiing hall offers as the only cross-country skiing and biathlon hall in Central Europe. Here you can learn to ski, try your hand at biathlon, train for a new cross-country best time or take a skating course.
Touring portal Thuringian Forest
Hiking, biking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing – those who like to travel long distances will find the perfect conditions in THÜRINGENS SÜDEN®: idyllic natural landscapes, mountains and valleys, refreshing springs, opportunities to take a break and in between always an impressive view into the distance.
“Thüringer Wald App” – smart on the go
2022, an app for mobile devices was added to the Thuringian Forest tour portal. It offers, among other things, various tour suggestions, detailed route planning and GPS-supported hiking guidance with navigation voice announcements.
Family life in THURINGIA’s SOUTH
Family is written with a capital “F” in THÜRINGENS SÜDEN®. Here, your children grow up in a sheltered environment, your job fits to your life, and you will find a real sense of community.
The diversity of nature, in all its glory
In THÜRINGENS SÜDEN® you will find a varied landscape that is known far beyond the state’s borders: striking mountain ranges, dark green forests, many rivers and lakes. The multi-faceted combination of water and wooded low mountain range will WOW you, no matter which way you explore it. Grab your mountain bike, canoe, skis or hiking boots and breathe in the wonderfully fresh forest air while enjoying the panoramic view.
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THÜRINGENS SÜDEN® and you – will it be a match? If you still need answers for your decision, don’t hesitate to contact us.
