The hiking guide has taken on a very special combination to explore the beautiful Schwarzatal: hiking and traveling by train. Hiking professionals Dr. Krauss and Prof. Witticke, employees of the Thuringian Forest Nature Park and the Oberweissbach Mountain Railway, along with herbalist Regina Martin, have collaborated to create a comprehensive hiking guide. First, there is information about the region, its history, and the Schwarzatalbahn.

The 24 different tours describe the area of the Schwarzatal, combining train travel and hiking. The hikes vary in difficulty, catering to different fitness levels of the hikers. Some are quite leisurely, while others are more athletic. Each tour is accompanied by a map excerpt from a hiking map showing the route. A brief introduction provides information about the length of each route.