Naturcamp Meyersgrund
Germany / Thüringen
(6Ratings)
Good-
-
The Thuringian Forest, the green heart of Germany, offers campers a multifaceted experience. Here, the tranquillity of dense forests and the refreshment of clear mountain lakes combine with the fascination of historic castles and palaces. The region is a paradise for hikers and cyclists, with family-friendly campsites that are open all year round. Whether camping in nature, by the lake or in winter - the Thuringian Forest promises an unforgettable camping adventure in every season.
14,400+ campsites
all around Europe196,700+ reviews
from real campers15 million users
on the PiNCAMP sites5.800+ campsites
with trusted ADAC classificationNumber of campsites | 14 |
---|---|
Campsite reviews | 126 |
Ø-ratings | 4.0 |
The Thuringian Forest in the green heart of Germany offers numerous opportunities for an eventful and relaxing camping holiday. Visitors can hike through dense forests, cool off in clear mountain lakes on hot summer days or explore medieval castles and palaces. Anyone looking for nature camping, camping with a dog, camping by the lake or winter camping will find the ideal place in the Thuringian Forest. Recommended sites in the region include Camping Paulfeld near Georgenthal, Camping Großbreitenbach, Camping Oberhof and Thüringer Wald in Drognitz, Campingpark Meyersgrund in Ilmenau and the campsite at the Waldbad near Breitenbach.
The range of campsites in the Thuringian Forest is diverse and family-friendly. Camping by the lake, nature camping or winter camping are all possible here. Many campsites also allow pets. Camping in the Thuringian Forest is possible all year round. In addition to tents and pitches for caravans and caravans, some providers also offer bungalows and holiday flats. The facilities at the campsites vary.
Due to the popularity of the Thuringian Forest as a holiday region, it is advisable to reserve pitches for motorhomes and caravans in advance. The campsites in the Thuringian Forest are ideal starting points for hikes and ski tours, extensive cycle tours and water sports activities. Lovers of art and cultural tours as well as castles and palaces will also find perfect starting points here.
The quickest way for holidaymakers to reach the region is via the A4 motorway, which is easily accessible via the A9 or A7 north-south motorways. This option leads to the northern foothills of the Thuringian Forest. This route is recommended for travellers who have chosen campsites in the north of the region. Those who like to combine a motorway journey with beautiful scenery and winding sections should take the A71. This route connects the A4 motorway near Erfurt with the A70 and A7 motorways near Schweinfurt.
Depending on the destination, the roads to the campsites then lead along scenic and winding roads. Travellers should allow a little more time here, especially as there are many viewpoints to stop at that offer wonderful views over the Thuringian Forest. The climatic health resort of Tambach-Dietharz, located in the heart of the nature park, is around 230 km from Frankfurt am Main, around 400 km from Hamburg, around 340 km from Berlin and around 370 km from Munich. If you want to explore the entire Thuringian Forest by car, take the signposted nature park route, which is around 450 km long from north to south.
The region offers a wide range of places worth seeing that will delight culture lovers.
The Kneipp spa town of Bad Tabarz impresses with its spacious parks and old villas. The town has 134 kilometres of well-developed hiking trails. The Großer Inselsberg can be quickly explored from here. Its 21 metre-high observation tower offers a panoramic view of the region. In honour of Heinrich Hoffmann, the author of Struwwelpeter, the town has built a park of the same name. The Lauchagrund to the south is popular with climbers.
Ruhla is an old mountain town near Eisenach. It is an ideal starting point for hikes to the Alexander Tower, the only observation tower in the western Thuringian Forest. The clock museum and the local and tobacco pipe museum invite you to explore and are located in listed half-timbered houses in the town centre. If you want to cool off, visit the Kittelsthal stalactite cave, which leads 48 metres deep into the mountain.
Various themed routes lead through the Thuringian Forest. The Porcelain Route connects places where porcelain was made. The Beer and Castle Route leads past Greifenstein Castle and Wespenstein Castle as well as local breweries. Holidaymakers can follow in the footsteps of Goethe, Schiller and Bach on the Classics Route. The German Half-Timbered Road takes architecture lovers to Treffurt, Vacha and Schmalkalden.
The region has a lot to offer. Sports enthusiasts will find relaxation in the extensive hiking network and water sports. Numerous museums as well as castles and palaces invite you to inspiring excursions. Fun for children is also guaranteed.
The Rennsteig is one of the oldest long-distance hiking trails in Germany and runs for almost 170 kilometres from Hörschel to Blankenstein. It offers different routes for hikers, cyclists, mountain bikers and winter sports enthusiasts. Those looking for a special challenge can take part in the GutsMuths Rennsteiglauf in May.
Numerous museums, castles and palaces invite you to explore. Wartburg Castle has towered over Eisenach for 900 years. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a testament to German history. It was here that Luther translated the New Testament and initiated the Reformation. The Lauscha glassworks shows the history of glass production from the glassmakers' witch's kitchen to the glassworks itself.
Whether in the dwarf park in Trusetal, in the fairytale forest in Saalburg-Ebersdorf or in the miniature park in Ruhla - there is plenty to experience. Those with a thirst for knowledge can explore the animal parks in Suhl, Gotha or Sonneberg-Neufang. Future marine biologists can marvel at lemon sharks, sand tiger sharks and leopard sharks at the marine aquarium adventure park in Zella-Mehlis. The fairy grotto in Saalfeld, a show mine with shimmering grotto lakes and fascinating stalactite formations, is magical. Dwarf tours take place there every day.
Thuringian cuisine is down-to-earth and meat-centred. Thuringian dumplings and Thuringian bratwurst are considered a national dish and are a favourite topic at the table when these dishes are compared with other cuisines. If you want to have a say, you should try them, preferably on a Sunday, because as the saying goes: a Sunday without dumplings would lose much of its greatness.
Meat always plays a major role in Thuringian cuisine. Sauerbraten with red cabbage, Mutzbraten or Thuringian beer meat can be found on most menus. If you prefer something sweet, try a Thuringian doughnut. Wine connoisseurs will also get their money's worth in the Thuringian Forest. High-quality wines are produced in the nearby Saale-Unstrut region.
The orientation of the Thuringian Forest and its altitude have a strong influence on the climate and weather. The south-westerly winds from the Atlantic bring more rain to the south-western regions. The average temperatures in July are around 15 degrees Celsius at an altitude of 500 metres and fall as the altitude rises. The damming and foehn effects (windward/leeward) sometimes lead to strong winds on the mountain ridges from south-west to north-east.
Winters in the region can be cold, especially at higher altitudes. The average January temperatures are between -4 and -2 degrees Celsius. Due to the simultaneously high precipitation values, there is a high snow guarantee. Winter campers will find plenty of snow for extended winter tours, especially in the areas around Oberhof. There can be more than 150 days of frost on the ridges.