Thuringia

The Top 20 Gorges in Thuringia

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20 to choose from in Thuringia. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Thuringia.

Drachenschlucht Gorge

Dragon Gorge

Landgrafenschlucht

Drachenschlucht Entrance

Landgrafenschlucht

Bärenbruchsgraben Gorge

Entrance to Drachenschlucht

Diebeskrippe Rockslide

Werratal Cliffs Near Frankenroda and Falken

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Drachenschlucht Gorge
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
After three weeks of hiking in Thuringia, I can say that this is the most beautiful natural spectacle I have seen. Great how the path meanders through the moss-covered rocks of the gorge.
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Tip by Romy von Etappen-Wandern
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Dragon Gorge
Hiking Highlight
We started early and had the gorge almost to ourselves. An absolute highlight, and not just for children - high rocks, water and plants create a unique backdrop.
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Tip by Nadine
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Landgrafenschlucht
Hiking Highlight
The Landgrafenschlucht is very attractive and you can easily combine it as a circular route with the Drachenschlucht.
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Tip by Sanna
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Drachenschlucht Entrance
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Sturdy shoes are mandatory as it is usually damp and slippery. A walking stick can be helpful.
Very varied gorge. In more difficult places there are also tethers. The narrowest …
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Tip by Baerbel Becher-Wilhelm
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Landgrafenschlucht
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
The "little brother" of the Dragon Gorge is not quite as narrow, but no less beautiful. Here you hike through a quiet beech forest with impressive rocks on both sides. …
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Tip by Renée
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Bärenbruchsgraben Gorge
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Just enjoy nature 😊🦊.
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Tip by Scotty 🦊
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Entrance to Drachenschlucht
Hiking Highlight
The Dragon Gorge is always great. In winter with the loud rushing water and from spring onwards it is incredibly green.However, it is also very busy at weekends, so if possible, choose a weekday to visit.
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Tip by Kirsti
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Diebeskrippe Rockslide
Hiking Highlight
Fascinating rock formations. Here the legend of the Wegebager hid.
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Tip by Thomas Luge
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Werratal Cliffs Near Frankenroda and Falken
Cycling Highlight
When I reached the cliffs I could hardly believe what I was seeing. There they stood, towering, mighty and impressive, and it was as if the cycle path had forced …
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Tip by Beyond the Horizon
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