Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Hohe Schrecke

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945 m

Long Valley Cherry Tree Trail

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During cherry season, nobody has to go hungry here, the way away from Gehofen leads over a rustic Holweg with a beautiful view of the valley.

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2.72 km

Wald-Wildnis Wood Carvings

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These wood carvings are simply great.👌Located on the forest path towards the suspension bridge / Bärental.

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3.38 km

Bärental Suspension Bridge

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The suspension bridge is located in the Bärental and from it you have a beautiful view of the Hohe Schrecke.

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3.82 km

Unstrutblick Viewpoint (Touringen Stamp Station 119)

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touringen.de stamp office ♟️ 119 "Unstrutblick" on the Kleiner Hohe-Schrecke-Rundweg

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3.86 km

Scenic Trail to the Suspension Bridge

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The way from the beech to the bridge is a really worthwhile one. It is best to approach the bridge from this side, as the "normal route" coming from Braunsdorf from the other side is often well walked.

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7.09 km

Rest Area at Kammweg (Touringen Stamp Station No. 120)

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Nice resting place especially in winter with snow ❄☃️😊🦊

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9.79 km

View of the Unstrut Valley

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From the high altitude of the Schrecke you have a beautiful view of the lowlands.

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12.1 km

Bench with a view of Kyffhäuser and Bad Frankenhausen

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Nice bench with a great view.

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14.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

2.09 km

1.89 km

Surfaces

9.48 km

3.41 km

1.28 km

234 m

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Long Valley Cherry Tree Trail

Wald-Wildnis Wood Carvings

Bärental Suspension Bridge

Unstrutblick Viewpoint (Touringen Stamp Station 119)

Scenic Trail to the Suspension Bridge

Rest Area at Kammweg (Touringen Stamp Station No. 120)

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Bench with a view of Kyffhäuser and Bad Frankenhausen

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