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Wildcat Trail in Hainich National Park - Thuringia's Primeval Forests of Tomorrow

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Hörselberg-Hainich

Wildcat Trail in Hainich National Park - Thuringia's Primeval Forests of Tomorrow

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Wildcat Trail in Hainich National Park - Thuringia's Primeval Forests of Tomorrow

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8.16km

160m

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The Wildkatzenpfad is an approx. 7 km long, very well signposted circular route. The path is part of the WWF project Thuringian Jungle Paths and offers the opportunity to combine a hike with a visit to the wild cat enclosure in Hütscheroda. It is best to check the current feeding…

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Last updated: July 19, 2024

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Wildcat Trail (Wildkatzenpfad) – Hainich National Park

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On the wildcat path we hike through beautiful meadows along the Hainich. A beautiful view of the Thuringian Forest invites you to marvel.

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Hainichblick Observation Tower

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Great vantage point and the photos impressively document how the renaturation is progressing.

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4.38 km

Thick Oak (Kindel)

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One of the many bizarre tree shapes that are allowed because the forest in the national park is allowed to be as nature wants.

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For the eleven families who built a new housing estate at Vorwerk Heßwinkel from 1945, the new home quickly became a nightmare. The remote location, lack of work opportunities and …

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4.17 km

2.08 km

1.05 km

651 m

213 m

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3.84 km

2.53 km

1.10 km

367 m

197 m

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May 30, 2022

The Wildkatzenpfad is an approx. 7 km long, very well signposted circular route. The path is part of the WWF project Thuringian Jungle Paths and offers the opportunity to combine a hike with a visit to the wild cat enclosure in Hütscheroda. It is best to check the current feeding times at wildkatzendorf.com beforehand!

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Ella 53
May 3, 2023, Wanderung auf dem Wildkatzenweg in Hütscheroda

Ella and Dietmar were on the trail of the wild cats today. Wildcats Unfortunately not seen, but a nice hike in beautiful surroundings.

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Inspired by @Holzholgi 🚵‍♂️⛰️🥾☀️ and @Dennis of the last few days, I finally went hiking in the Hainich again today. The weather was perfect, but the visibility wasn't that great. No matter, the main thing is to get some exercise in the fresh air.

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Beautiful tour on the edge of the Hainich. Great views, pleasant paths.

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Wildcat Trail (hiking trail) in the Hainich National Park. Very well signposted, there are benches to relax in, suitable for prams. Lookout point (tower) available. In connection with a visit to the wild cat enclosure and the wild cat barn, it is also very informative. Ideally suited for children.

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was formerly a military training ground of the Red Army. Super laid out, great view including a view of the Wartburg near Eisenach. It was worth it 😊

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A short Whit Monday hike with the family through Hainich National Park, including a visit to the wildcat enclosure and feeding show. Afterwards, a stop at the manor house.

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The starting point is the hiking car park near Hütscheroda, then we continue to the wildcat enclosure where it is best to buy the tickets in the barn that is located below on the mountain. You should also try to wait for the feeding, as a lot of information about these beautiful animals is passed on. Now we continue towards the national park and to the old oak, the paths are well developed, further to the observation tower where you are also rewarded with a beautiful view. PS. Supports the rangers and the preservation of the Hainich jungle and its inhabitants, the wild cats. well round and have fun

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Today we went along the wildcat path. Past the Hainichblick observation tower.

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