View of Elgersburg Castle
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 197 out of 202 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Thüringer Wald
Location: Elgersburg, Ilm-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany
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Elgersburg Castle, located at an altitude of approximately 520 meters, was built between 1056 and 1088 as a stronghold to secure the trade routes through the Thuringian Forest. By 1139, it had been owned by the Witzleben family. It is one of the most beautiful, oldest, and best-preserved castles in Thuringia.
In 1802, it was sold to the ducal chamber of Gotha. In 1838, it was first used as guest accommodation for the Elgersburg cold water sanatorium.
The castle's current appearance was created between 1905 and 1907 when it was converted into a residential palace by Baron von Frege-Welzin.translated by
•July 24, 2025
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Location: Elgersburg, Ilm-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany
Best Hikes to View of Elgersburg Castle
- Intermediate
4.8
(66)
219
Hohe Warte Observation Tower – Mönchhof Inn loop from Elgersburg03:09
10.2km
320m
Intermediate5.0
(4)
27
Mönchhof Inn – Hohe Warte Observation Tower loop from Meyersgrund04:49
15.4km
560m
Expert4.4
(7)
28
Kickelhahn Observation Tower – Großer Hermannstein loop from Elgersburg06:19
19.0km
860m
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