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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful canoe trips in Thuringia
Canoeing
· Wartburg-Hainich
Sunday afternoon route with the inflatable boat on the Werra
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
12.5 km
2:58 h
6 m
9 m
From Treffurt Thuringia by inflatable boat to Wanfried Hesse
Canoeing
· Thüringer Wald
Saale - water hiking on the Saale from Ziegenrück to Saalthal-Alter - stage 4
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
20.1 km
6:00 h
1 m
3 m
20 km of paddling fun through the "Thuringian Fjords" on the Hohenwarte Reservoir. In many bays along the Saale, swimming spots as well as overnight accommodation and dining options invite you to linger.
Canoeing
· Thüringer Wald
Water hiking on the Werra
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
22.8 km
4:00 h
52 m
94 m
Werra - Themar - Henfstädt - Henfstädt Castle - Leutersdorf - Vachdorf - Mühlgraben - Belrieth - Hasel - Obermaßfeld-Grimmenthal - Untermaßfeld - Large Pond - Seerose Pond - Sülze - Stillhof
Canoeing
· Saale-Unstrut
Saale - Water hiking from Jena to Camburg - Stage 9
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
21.7 km
6:00 h
5 m
25 m
Paddling route through the beautiful Saale valley from Jena to Camburg.
Canoeing
· Saale-Unstrut
Unstrut - the canoe and paddle route through history, nature, and enjoyment
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
104.7 km
21:08 h
138 m
181 m
The Unstrut is a leisurely hiking river suitable for beginners and families. The river is navigable from Straußfurt, and from Artern no more portaging at weirs is necessary, as locks are available. The Unstrut flows into the Saale in Naumburg and forms a pillar of the canoeing area in southern Saxony-Anhalt.
Canoeing
· Vogtland
Saale - from Saalburg/Kloster to Ziegenrück - stage 3
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
22.9 km
6:00 h
4 m
96 m
Disembark on foot or by bike along the Kobersfelsen and Burgk Castle through the impressive nature reserve in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park.
Canoeing
· Vogtland
Weiße Elster
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9.3 km
2:14 h
5 m
18 m
Nice canoe route on the Weiße Elster from Berga/Elster to Wünschendorf/Elster.
Canoeing
· Saale-Unstrut
Saale - water hiking from Camburg to Naumburg - stage 10
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
26.4 km
5:30 h
13 m
33 m
Scenic paddling route through the northernmost wine-growing region of Germany from Camburg to the cathedral city of Naumburg. Muschelkalk cliffs accompany you on this stage to the vineyards along the Saale. Between Kaatschen and Großheringen, nature is particularly beautiful, and kingfisher colonies find their place here. Saaleck Castle and Rudelsburg majestically throne on their cliffs and frame this impressive backdrop.
Canoeing
· Thüringer Wald
Saale - Water hiking from Saalfeld to Uhlstädt - Stage 6
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
23 km
6:00 h
0 m
33 m
Off to the raftsman’s land - you paddle through Rudolstadt with the Heidecksburg Residential Castle to the raftsman’s land of Uhlstädt.
Canoeing
· Thüringer Wald
Saale - Water Hiking from Harra to Saalburg/Kloster - Stage 2
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
20.9 km
4:10 h
8 m
9 m
A cozy and scenic canoe route for the whole family on the Bleiloch Reservoir.
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Werra Water Hiking 4: Bad Salzungen - Vacha by Björn
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Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
October 09, 2024
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Saale - Water hiking from Jena to Camburg - Stage 9 by Christoph
August 07, 2024
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Werra Water Hiking 3: Wernshausen - Bad Salzungen by Björn
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Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
Photo: Björn Diebel, Community
July 21, 2024
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