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The best mountain hikes in Thuringia

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Germany? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in Thuringia to bring you the top routes in the …

Last updated: September 22, 2025

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1. Backofenloch Cave – Torstein Rock Arch loop from Bad Tabarz

12.3km

03:58

420m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Drachenschlucht Gorge loop from Mosbach

8.32km

02:23

200m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Backofenloch Cave loop from Bad Tabarz

6.32km

01:50

150m

Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Aschenberg Cross – Backofenloch Cave loop from Bad Tabarz

11.8km

03:35

350m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5. Drachenschlucht Gorge loop from Eisenach

8.82km

02:31

200m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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6. Drachenschlucht Gorge – Wartburg Castle loop from Eisenach

12.3km

03:31

290m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Mountaineering loop from Gehlberg

8.76km

02:30

190m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8. Drachenfels – König David loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

11.5km

03:32

320m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. Pio Bench – New Bere Bridge loop from Niedersachswerfen

5.56km

01:36

130m

Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Kickelhahn Observation Tower – View of Kickelhahn loop from Ilmenau

11.0km

03:29

430m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best mountain hikes in Thuringia

1. Backofenloch Cave – Torstein Rock Arch loop from Bad Tabarz

2. Drachenschlucht Gorge loop from Mosbach

3. Backofenloch Cave loop from Bad Tabarz

4. Aschenberg Cross – Backofenloch Cave loop from Bad Tabarz

5. Drachenschlucht Gorge loop from Eisenach

6. Drachenschlucht Gorge – Wartburg Castle loop from Eisenach

7. Mountaineering loop from Gehlberg

8. Drachenfels – König David loop from Blankenstein (Saale)

9. Pio Bench – New Bere Bridge loop from Niedersachswerfen

10. Kickelhahn Observation Tower – View of Kickelhahn loop from Ilmenau

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