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Needle Eye Rock Formation

Needle Eye Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Needle Eye Rock Formation

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Location: Schleusegrund, Hildburghausen, Thuringia, Germany

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RadlerUnterland🚵‍♂️

April 17, 2024

Hiking

According to legend, if you crawl through the stone once, your wish will come true, provided you keep it to yourself.
So it's definitely worth it for everyone. You can read the entire legend on the plaque, including a special episode about the former carters. But to read it in full, you have to make the journey here.

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Hubi54

May 12, 2020

Hiking

The "Nadelöhr" (Needle's Eye) is just one highlight in the "Gießübler Schweiz" (Gießübler Switzerland). There's much more to discover. To get there, you hike along a nature trail where information panels explain the flora and fauna of the valley. Narrow paths lead past rock formations like the "Schröderfelsen" (Schröder Rock), the "Dachsbachkanzel" (Dachsbach Pulpit), and many other isolated rock formations. The entire valley is reminiscent of a miniature Swiss mountain valley. A visit is truly worthwhile. And when the pandemic is over, you can enjoy a cozy break at the "Triniusbaude" (Trinius Lodge), located directly on the Rennsteig trail.

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Jürgen

September 26, 2018

Hiking

It is an interesting rock formation and a very nice place to rest.

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