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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Thuringia

Thuringia’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Thuringia. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 7, 2025

Drachenschlucht

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

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

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Großer Drachenstein (Touringen stamp point no. 132)

The view is breathtaking!

Very nice in combination with Drachenschlucht - Landgrafenschlucht!

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Elfengrotte Waterfall

A highlight that you should treat yourself to, the way to the 2nd floor requires surefootedness.

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Großer Inselsberg

Highest mountain, the western Thuringian Forest. Fantastic view in all directions.

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Wendeleiche (Harzer Wandernadel 165)

The old turning body has fallen over in the meantime. You can still see the remains of the old spiral staircase that long ago allowed visitors to climb to the platform in the treetop.

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Highest Point of the Rennsteig (973 m)

You can easily reach this highlight on foot from two parking lots. Either you decide for the Suhler Hütte, see refuge Adler (1.2 kilometers) or for the somewhat closer parking …

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Werra Spring (Werraquelle) Fehrenbach

In 1897 the Werra spring was set in stone and designed as a fountain. Since the spring's ceremonial opening, the river has been gushing out of a snapdragon and making its long journey to the North Sea.

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Bärenbruchsgraben Gorge

Just enjoy nature 😊🦊.

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Trusetal Waterfall

Simply impressively beautiful 🍃😊🍂🦊

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Thuringia

Drachenschlucht

Landgrafenschlucht

Großer Drachenstein (Touringen stamp point no. 132)

Elfengrotte Waterfall

Großer Inselsberg

Wendeleiche (Harzer Wandernadel 165)

Highest Point of the Rennsteig (973 m)

Werra Spring (Werraquelle) Fehrenbach

Bärenbruchsgraben Gorge

Trusetal Waterfall

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