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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.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Drachenschlucht

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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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Landgrafenschlucht

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The Landgrafenschlucht is very attractive and you can easily combine it as a circular route with the Drachenschlucht.

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Drachenschlucht Entrance

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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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Waterfall in Drachenschlucht

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Coming from Mariental, the small waterfall is located at the beginning of the gorge on the right of the path.

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Bärenbruchsgraben Gorge

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Just enjoy nature 😊🦊.

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Diebeskrippe Landslide

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Fascinating rock formations. Here the legend of the Wegebager hid.

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Werratal Cliffs Near Frankenroda and Falken

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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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Backofenloch in Lauchagrund

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A wonderful view 🦊😊

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Original filming location of 'Das kalte Herz' in Lauchagrund

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Who doesn't know the Dutchman Michel and the Glass Man?
What a great film that cost a whopping 4 million East Germans.

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Kobersfelsen

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The footbridge leads around the Kobersfelsen directly on the water. It is really a wonderful hiking trail. If you have time, take a short detour up the Kobersfelsen. From up there you have a great view.

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The Top 20 Gorges in Thuringia

Drachenschlucht

Landgrafenschlucht

Drachenschlucht Entrance

Waterfall in Drachenschlucht

Bärenbruchsgraben Gorge

Diebeskrippe Landslide

Werratal Cliffs Near Frankenroda and Falken

Backofenloch in Lauchagrund

Original filming location of 'Das kalte Herz' in Lauchagrund

Kobersfelsen

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