Visit to the Forest Oracle

Continuation of the holiday round with the Touringen stamps no. 34-36. Also a recommendation for families with children…

The Silberborn linden tree, a highlight of the Hainich region, has stood there in the magnificent primeval forest for 300 years. The spring of the Silberborn River rises beneath its roots.

According to legend, all women and girls who drink from the Silberborn spring are blessed with new life🤰. To be on the safe side, we didn't let our two drink🤭, as that could cause trouble with their parents. 🤣A lovely little walk through a wonderfully shady beech forest with lots of stops for young and old.

A short circular trail Lovely signs explain what each tree represents, allowing you to compare and see which tree is closest to you in terms of its style and character. Beautiful hiking trail. Well-suited for children. At the end, you can see what the oracle has in store for you. However, not all of the signs are clearly visible here.

Because the first tour was so short, I added a nice little tour to it. There were so many kids with parents or grandparents. Highly recommended, especially the fairy window.

A lovely tour, very suitable for children. Everything is well explained. It's also recommended in hot weather, as the trails are mostly shaded by large trees. It was a lot of fun.

A short but very beautiful hike. Just right for our little "hangers-on." Lovingly designed stations, some a bit dated, invite you to stroll through the biodiversity reserve and explore the mythical world of the surrounding area. Even though a heavy rain shower soaked us right before we reached the parking lot, it was a wonderful experience. 🌧🌧🌧🌧 I was particularly impressed by the magnificent linden tree at Silberborn. 🌳🤩

The Hainich UNESCO World Heritage Site is truly impressive. If you want to get a sense of its diverse beauty in just one day, these four tours are a good choice. They are very varied and, due to their length, also ideal for hikes with children. There's plenty for all ages to discover along the trails, using all their senses. Stage 1: Mysterious forest spirits beckon on the barrier-free Silberborn hiking trail. But the trail not only entices with enchanting views, but also offers a wealth of natural knowledge at nine interactive stations. Starting at the "Mallinde" hiking car park, the starting and ending point of the adventure trail, visitors meet Alruna, the seer of the forest. At nine exciting stations, she explains everything there is to know about the animals, plants, and ecosystem of the Hainich National Park. The Silberborn Trail in the Hainich National Park is something for adventurers. Only with skill, intelligence, and courage can you solve the tricky tasks at the nine adventure stations, where Alruna reveals the secrets of her forest. About halfway along the three-kilometer circular trail, you'll discover where its name comes from: the Silberborn spring bubbles there, and just a few meters away, the unique Silberborn linden tree towers into the sky.