Hainich

#2014 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Forest

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Hainich is a forested hill chain in the state of Thuringia in Germany, between the towns of Eisenach, Mühlhausen and Bad Langensalza. Hainich covers an area of around 160 km², of which, since 31 December 1997, half has been designated as Hainich National Park. The highest point in Hainich is Alte Berg at 1621 ft. The Mühlhäuser Stadtwald in the northern part of Hainich is the largest municipal forest in Thuringia. The landmark of Hainich is Betteleiche, a 600-year-old common oak at Ihlefeld. ()

Alternative names: Area: 21.85 mi²Coordinates: 51°5'60"N, 10°22'60"E

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Hainich – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Opfermoor Vogtei, Alte Burg, Hainich-Blick.

5.2 miNE
Museum
Opfermoor Vogtei
132 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Germany, Opfermoor Vogtei is more than just a museum; it is a gateway to the distant past. This archaeological site offers a unique glimpse into the sacrificial bogs of the Germanic tribes, which were used over 2,000 years ago during the Iron...
3.1 miSE
Forts and castles
Alte Burg, Hainich National Park
80 min walk • The Alte Burg is a levelled early historical fortification in the western part of the Hainich National Park in Germany.
4.9 miSE
View point
Hainich-Blick, Hainich National Park
125 min walk • The Hainichblick is a lookout tower near Hütscheroda, a district of Hörselberg-Hainich in the Wartburgkreis and is located in the Hainich National Park in Thuringia.

Hainich

Facts and practical information

Hainich – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Opfermoor Vogtei

Alte Burg, Hainich National Park

Hainich-Blick, Hainich National Park