{"id":1964,"date":"2022-11-30T13:11:08","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T12:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thueringens-sueden.de\/discover\/nature-landscape\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T11:05:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:05:46","slug":"nature-landscape","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thueringens-sueden.de\/en\/discover\/nature-landscape\/","title":{"rendered":"Nature & Landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Nature \u2013 made for you<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Here, you will find nature as you have always dreamed of it: green forests, romantic lakes and a wide variety of natural species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Welcome to the land of forests and lakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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TH\u00dcRINGENS S\u00dcDEN\u00ae<\/sup> is known far beyond the state\u2019s borders for its varied landscape \u2013 striking mountain ranges, dark green forests, many rivers and lakes. Here, man and nature form a harmonious pair, giving each other strength, peace and inspiration. It is not for nothing that hundreds of thousands of people spend their holidays here every year. But what could be better than just spending a holiday here? That\u2019s right, to live here and realise your dreams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Find the job that makes you happy here \u2013
in your homeland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Vacancies, apprenticeships and more in TH\u00dcRINGENS S\u00dcDEN\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Facts about the natural paradise that is TH\u00dcRINGENS S\u00dcDEN\u00ae<\/sup><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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TH\u00dcRINGENS S\u00dcDEN\u00ae<\/sup> is a popular destination in summer and winter.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The city of Suhl has the highest proportion of forest in TH\u00dcRINGENS S\u00dcDEN\u00ae<\/sup>: 70% (or 9,953 ha) of the total land area \u2013 equivalent to around 13,900 football pitches.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The \u201cRennsteig\u201d is Germany\u2019s oldest and best-known long-distance hiking trail with a length of around 170 kilometres.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cultural heritage and natural heritage as neighbours: Wartburg Castle and Hainich National Park.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Germany\u2019s oldest and best-known long-distance hiking trail (about 100,000 hikers a year) casts its spell on people from all over the world. From the Werra to the Saale, it runs for almost 170 kilometres through the middle of TH\u00dcRINGENS S\u00dcDEN<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Luther translated the Bible within its walls, German unity was demanded here and Goethe also visited from time to time \u2013 Wartburg Castle in Eisenach is linked to Germany\u2019s history like hardly any other castle and is always worth a visit.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n #3- Erletor Dam <\/strong>\n

The drinking water reservoir is located in the middle of the Thuringian Forest Biosphere Reserve and is a paradise for hikers and fishing enthusiasts (more information on fishing at www.angelverein-erlau.de).). By the way: bathing is strictly prohibited here!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n #4- Oberhof <\/strong>\n

Oberhof is the most visited place in Thuringia after Erfurt and Weimar. It is known as a German winter sports centre (for biathlon, luge, cross-country skiing and Nordic combined, among others). The World Championships held here are an annual highlight for sports enthusiasts \u2013 live as well as on TV.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n #5- Altenstein Castle and Park <\/strong>\n

Near Thuringia's oldest spa town, Bad Liebenstein, surrounded by a picturesque landscape park with a Chinese cottage, ornate carpet beds and vantage points into the Werra Valley, is the former summer residence of the Dukes of Saxe-Meiningen.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The second highest mountain in Thuringia offers a magnificent view of the Thuringian Forest. Hikers can take a break at 964 m above sea level in the highest managed hut and hiking hostel in Thuringia.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The former quarry near Floh-Seligenthal is now a popular destination for excursions and is located in a unique environment on the eastern slope of the 836 meter high middle H\u00f6hnberg.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The "Twelve Apostles" and "Judas" are a rock formation in the Kanzlersgrund. East of Obersch\u00f6nau, the 13 rock towers of the "Twelve Apostles" line one of the most beautiful valleys in the Thuringian Forest. Volcanoes once left these impressive rocks of porphyry here.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Not far from the 12 Apostles is the freestanding rock "Hohe Stein". A hike there is rewarded with a fascinating panoramic view and good distant views.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The Dietzh\u00e4uschen, lovingly called "Meiningen's most beautiful balcony", is located only about 800 meters above Meiningen's old town. After a short hike, a magnificent view of the theater town of Meiningen and the surrounding area awaits you here.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/a>\n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n