Known as the green heart of Germany, the central state of Thuringia has many lush landscapes including the largest uninterrupted forest area in Germany. The Thuringian Forest is prime hiking territory with a vast network of trails around its rivers, woodlands, highland meadows, moors and ridges. The most famous of all is the Rennsteig, the country’s oldest trail. It runs for 104 miles (167km) along a ridgeway through the heart of the upland forest from Hörschel to Blankenstein.

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