Approximately one third of Thuringia's landscape is dominated by forest coverage.

Approximately one third of Thuringia's terrain is forested. - Thirty-three percent of landmass in Thuringia is composed of forests.

In the heart of Germany, the federal state of Thuringia boasts a diverse landscape, with forests and agriculture occupying a significant portion of its land area.

According to the State Statistical Office's evaluation from December 2024, settlement and transport in Thuringia account for approximately 12 percent of the total land area. However, the focus of the region seems to be on its expansive forest and agricultural lands.

One-third of Thuringia's land area is covered by forest, with the districts of Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, and Wartburgkreis leading the pack. These districts boast approximately 60,700, 54,600, and 52,400 hectares of forested areas respectively.

The regions in Thuringia with the most forest area include the Forstamt Heiligenstadt, which manages around 17,000 hectares of forest, and the city of Ilmenau, where nearly two-thirds of its approximately 120 km² area consist of unpopulated forest areas. The city of Gera also features the Geraer Stadtwald with approximately 1,575 hectares, the largest contiguous forest area of any Thuringian city.

Agriculture also plays a crucial role in Thuringia's landscape. The district of Sömmerda has approximately 63,700 hectares of land used for agriculture, while Wartburgkreis and Kyffhäuserkreis also have significant amounts, with around 63,200 and 66,500 hectares respectively. According to the State Statistical Office, around 52 percent of the land area in Thuringia is used for agriculture.

These figures highlight the importance of Thuringia's forests and agricultural lands, contributing to the region's unique charm and economic vitality.