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Gleichen Castle – Mühlburg Castle loop from Wandersleben

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Gleichen Castle – Mühlburg Castle loop from Wandersleben

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Gleichen Castle – Mühlburg Castle loop from Wandersleben

02:26

8.59km

180m

Hiking

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: March 20, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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849 m

View of Mühlburg and Wachsenburg

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The "Drei Gleichen" are not that much alike - the view of the Mühlburg is simply wonderful ... further left to the Wachsenburg.

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Gleichen Castle

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The ruined castle Gleichen on the southern edge of the Thuringian Basin, together with the Mühlburg and the Wachsenburg, is probably the best-known ensemble of castles in Germany, the Drei …

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1.91 km

View of Burg Gleichen

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Stamp office Touringen stamp 427

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3.60 km

Mühlburg Castle

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The Mühlburg is the oldest castle of the three equals and is considered the oldest preserved building in Thuringia.
Simply a mega excursion destination 🙏😊

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4.03 km

Boundary Stones of the Electorate of Mainz (1777) — Schloßleite

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The Archbishop and Elector of Mainz, Karl-Friedrich-Joseph von Erthal, visited Mühlberg as sovereign on June 21, 1777. Therefore, boundary stones of the Electorate of Mainz were set in the area …

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4.19 km

Gustav Freytag Trail – Schloßleite

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The hiking trail is dedicated to the author Gustav Freytag. It leads from the ruins of Gleichen Castle via the ruins of Mühlburg to Veste Wachsenburg.

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6.15 km

Peat Pit with View of Wachsenburg

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If you prefer something quieter, you should choose the time between autumn and spring.

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8.13 km

View of Wachsenburg

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Good level path. Unfortunately the Freudental is no longer open.

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8.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.58 km

2.16 km

344 m

313 m

176 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

2.46 km

734 m

234 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Wednesday 3 June

19°C

12°C

83 %

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Gleichen Castle – Mühlburg Castle loop from Wandersleben

View of Mühlburg and Wachsenburg

Gleichen Castle

View of Burg Gleichen

Mühlburg Castle

Boundary Stones of the Electorate of Mainz (1777) — Schloßleite

Gustav Freytag Trail – Schloßleite

Peat Pit with View of Wachsenburg

View of Wachsenburg

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