Photo: Achim Meurer, TVB Tannheimer Tal
Thematic trails
Understanding rather than just seeing: Thematic trails (often also referred to as nature trails) are usually easy to walk and run on well-developed paths. Various stations offer display boards and maps and provide information about natural, historical, cultural or culinary features.
Highlights
- Highlights
Nature Trails
· Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Varkaankurunpolku
October 23, 2019
easy
3.5 km
1:30 h
82 m
82 m
The magical atmosphere of this lush spruce mire in a sheltered ravine and the soothing sounds of the fell stream make it a great picnic ...
by Pallas-Yllästunturin kansallispuisto,
Metsähallitus - Parks & Wildlife Finland
Nature Trails
· Muonio
Särkitunturin saavutus
October 23, 2019
easy
6.2 km
2:30 h
176 m
176 m
Have you ever experienced paradise on a fell? The easy path to Särkitunturi Fell is a perfect choice for hikers of all ages to climb their first ...
by Pallas-Yllästunturin kansallispuisto,
Metsähallitus - Parks & Wildlife Finland
Nature Trails
· Werfen
The Sound of Music Trail
December 14, 2016
easy
1.2 km
0:33 h
180 m
8 m
On the way to the “DO-RE-MI”! 1,4 km up on the hiking trail, through the village and a small forest, you will find the famous meadow where July ...
by Alexandra Hager,
Tourismusverband Werfen
Nature Trails
· Eifel
BorderRoute 2: Neutral-Moresnet
May 20, 2013
moderate
19.8 km
5:30 h
358 m
358 m
On the trail of a political artefact Kelmis, Moresnet, Three-Country Point, Preuswald and Hergenrath – this hike follows the trail of history of ...
by Michael Lock,
StädteRegion Aachen
Nature Trails
· Alpenregion Bludenz
Panoramic hike Mondspitze and Schillerkopf
March 02, 2017
difficult
10.5 km
5:00 h
980 m
980 m
Above valleys, on top of mountains and on Schiller's nose
Two unequal neighbors tower above Bludenz. As part of an impressive round trip from ...
by Peter Freiberger,
Themenwege Vorarlberg
Nature Trails
· Kleinwalsertal
Panoramic hike: hike along the border on Fellhorn ridge
April 18, 2017
moderate
8.3 km
4:00 h
882 m
288 m
On a panoramic hike on Fellhorn ridge
This hike along the border runs on a broad ridge between the Kleinwalsertal and the Allgäu.
by Peter Freiberger,
Themenwege Vorarlberg
Nature Trails
· Enontekiö
Jyppyränpolku
August 30, 2019
easy
1.8 km
1:00 h
90 m
88 m
Jyppyränpolku Trail is the shortest route to reach the photogenic views over the national park’s fells. It’s also a good place to see the magical ...
by Pallas-Yllästunturin kansallispuisto,
Metsähallitus - Parks & Wildlife Finland
Nature Trails
· California
Bodie Ghosttown Loop
January 09, 2017
easy
2.6 km
1:15 h
51 m
51 m
The tour leads through Bodie, one of the best preserved ghost towns in the USA. The abandoned city is located in the east of California at an ...
by Hartmut Wimmer,
Outdooractive Editors
- Highlights
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Different types of thematic trails
Barefoot or planetary path? Wine or fitness trail? Meditation or sculpture path? There are many different types of thematic trails.
They all have one thing in common: They inform hikers about the development of the landscape, about local animal and plant species, the history of a region or cultural peculiarities.
The stations along the way range from simple display boards to play and discovery trails for the whole family.
Discovering a thematic trail
Photo: Outdooractive Editors
Photo: Outdooractive Editors
Who can use thematic trails?
Basically everyone. Thematic trails can be categorized by difficulty and topic, so that everyone can find a suitable option.
Especially if you are accompanied by children, you will appreciate thematic trails. Nowadays, it becomes more and more difficult to lure the little ones into nature.
However, thematic trails with information boards and play stations offer an ideal incentive for a short or longer walk.
This way, children don't just have to walk, they can also learn something – which always happens in a playful way. Puzzles and play stations as well as mascots make thematic trails interesting for children.