The Hainich National Park is located in Thuringia and is part of the largest contiguous area of deciduous forest in Germany. It was established in 1997 and covers an area of around 7,500 hectares. At its heart is the Hainich, a low mountain range covered mainly with beech forests.

Special features of the national park

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Hainich beech forest has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe” since 2011.
  • Primeval forest in the middle of Germany: The national park is deliberately left to its own devices in order to promote the natural development of a “primeval forest”. As a result, it provides a habitat for rare animal and plant species.
  • Biodiversity: The Hainich is home to numerous animal species such as wildcats, bats, woodpeckers and various rare insects. A variety of mushrooms, mosses and ferns also grow here.
  • Treetop walk: One of the main attractions is the 530-metre-long treetop walk, which offers visitors an impressive view of the forest and treetops. From there, you can also experience the national park and its wildlife from a new perspective.

Hiking trails and recreation: The Hainich offers numerous well-signposted hiking trails, including the “primeval forest trail”, which gives visitors the opportunity to experience the original beech forest up close. The national park is ideal for nature lovers, hikers and families who are interested in unspoiled nature and diverse wildlife.

With its motto “Let nature be nature”, the Hainich National Park sends out a strong signal for the preservation of natural habitats and the protection of biodiversity.

Wanderungen in der Region

Fernwanderungen in der Region

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