Motorradhotels im Thüringer Wald

Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen is in Schmalkalden, on the south-western side of the Thuringian Forest. Bikes have covered parking, and there is a place to wash the bike, somewhere to dry wet gear, route tips and wifi. Oberhof and the Rennsteig ridge are about 20 km away in a straight line, and the Großer Inselsberg is a similar distance to the north. Schmalkalden has a half-timbered old town, worth an evening walk.

Chalet Sonnenhang is in Oberhof, the winter sports resort on the Rennsteig ridge in the middle of the Thuringian Forest. Bikes have a garage and covered parking, and there are tools for small repairs, somewhere to dry wet gear, route tips and wifi. From Oberhof the forest roads drop away in every direction, towards Suhl, Zella-Mehlis, Schmalkalden and Ilmenau, so different loops start from the door. At this height, expect cool mornings and fog early and late in the season.

Hotel und Berggasthof Spießberghaus sits on the Rennsteig ridge above Friedrichroda, in the northern Thuringian Forest. The Großer Inselsberg is about 6 km away in a straight line. Bikes have covered parking, and there is a place to wash the bike, tools for small repairs, somewhere to dry wet gear, route tips and wifi. Berggasthof means mountain inn, so food is part of the deal. The forest roads to Tabarz, Brotterode and Oberhof start close by.

Hotel und Steakhouse Riverdam is at Heyda, by the reservoir just outside Ilmenau, on the north-eastern side of the Thuringian Forest. Bikes have covered parking, and there is somewhere to dry wet gear, route tips and wifi. The steakhouse means dinner is on site. Oberhof and the Schmücke on the Rennsteig ridge are both about 17 km away in a straight line, and the B4 crosses the forest south towards Schleusingen.

Hotel Grünes Tor is in Schmalkalden, on the south-western side of the Thuringian Forest. Bikes have covered parking, and the hotel offers somewhere to dry wet gear and route tips. Wifi is not listed, so ask if you need it. The Großer Inselsberg is about 14 km away in a straight line, and Oberhof and the Rennsteig are a short ride to the east. Staying in the old town means a short walk to dinner.

Ringberg Hotel stands on the Ringberg above Suhl, on the southern side of the Thuringian Forest. Bikes have a garage and covered parking, and the hotel offers somewhere to dry wet gear, route tips and wifi. The Schmücke on the Rennsteig ridge is about 5 km away in a straight line and Oberhof about 10 km, so the high forest roads start close by. If you are riding as a group, confirm garage spaces for every bike when you book.

Stadthotel Patrizier is in the old town of Schmalkalden, on the south-western side of the Thuringian Forest. Bikes have covered parking, and the hotel offers somewhere to dry wet gear, route tips and wifi. The Großer Inselsberg is about 14 km away in a straight line, and the roads up to Oberhof and the Rennsteig ridge start a short ride to the east. Being in the old town means places to eat on the doorstep. Check where the bike goes before you ride in over the cobbles.