Region
Forests, trails, heritage

Thüringen, Riding Through Germany's Green Heart

Forest state
Geographic identity
The Frankish Duchy of Thuringia was established around 631 AD by King Dagobert
Culture and heritage
Most of the Folk costumes which are seen in this region are Sorbian.
Culture and heritage
This costume is from the village of Dennewitz and is known as the Flaeming
Culture and heritage
Here is a lesser-known costume from the Lech-Ammersee area.
Equestrian life
The riding stable has the right school horse or pony for everyone
State name
Thuringia
Native breeds
Haflinger, warmblood
Common disciplines
Dressur, Springen, Geländeritte

What defines riding in Thuringia?

Thüringen earns its nickname, the green heart of Germany, through dense forest cover, rolling hills, and the broad valleys of the Saale basin. The Thuringian Forest and Hainich offer extensive trail networks that attract horse travelers seeking multi-day rides through unspoiled terrain. The state capital Erfurt anchors the region with one of Germany's best-preserved medieval city centers, a rewarding stop between rides.

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Riding climate in Thuringia, with this rider weather you can expect:

203Great riding days· 283 rideable days

Mostly spring to autumn.

Good riding climateHot summersCold wintersBest months: Mar–Oct
  • The hottest weeks bring some sweltering days; early or late rides stay comfortable.
  • Hard winters with frequent frost and snow limit riding for long stretches.

5-year ERA5 climate normals, via Open-Meteo

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