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Altenstein Castle – Luisenthal Waterfall loop from Bad Liebenstein

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Altenstein Castle – Luisenthal Waterfall loop from Bad Liebenstein

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Altenstein Castle – Luisenthal Waterfall loop from Bad Liebenstein

03:39

12.3km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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2.52 km

View of Bad Liebenstein and Schweina from the Morgentor Plateau

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Great visual axes in the west, just a bit linger.

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2.54 km

Morgentor Plateau Viewpoint

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Great view towards the Thuringian Rhön, you can also see the Wartburg very well. It's worth getting up early, as there is a lot going on here during the day. …

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3.98 km

Altenstein Castle

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The Altenstein Castle was built in 1736 as a residential castle on the foundations of the worn-out Altenstein Castle for the dukes of Meiningen. After numerous changes of ownership it …

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4.88 km

Luisenthal Waterfall

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A beautiful man-made waterfall

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6.09 km

Devil's Bridge, Altenstein Park

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A nice view of the castle

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6.55 km

View of Altenstein Palace from the Luther Trail

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In the Altensteiner Park you will find a very well-kept park - also BUGA outdoor location... and Stupps beer 🦊🙏🌭🍻

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9.81 km

Rock Theatre Bad Liebenstein

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The rock theater is a great destination. An impressive natural setting in the midst of beautiful nature.

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10.8 km

Ruins of Liebenstein Castle

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The castle ruins are informative. The observation tower offers a great all-round view.
In front of the ruin is a large fairground where seasonal events take place.

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.09 km

3.79 km

2.87 km

323 m

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.14 km

3.53 km

1.93 km

1.07 km

511 m

147 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

27°C

12°C

23 %

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Comments

July 13, 2023,Bad Liebensteiner KulturNat(o)ur

I planned this tour as a stroll, so that there is time for the beauties of nature, because there are plenty of them here.

The first view can be enjoyed at the "Heller Blick" on the Majorskopf. Via the Marienweg we continue to the castle (ruins) Liebenstein - a very beautiful complex, which unfortunately is getting old and even hosts …

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June 7, 2023,Wanderung Schloß Altenstein - Katze und Hund Höhle - Teehaus - Bad Liebenstein - Ruine Liebenstein - Felstheater - Steinbach

Like in a fairy tale, that's how I would describe the tour. You can't stop being amazed. I haven't seen Altenstein Castle with its park and waterfall and its old trees that often. Prince and Princess was still missing. Outside the parks, we hiked to the 🐈‍⬛ and 🐕 cave, which surprisingly could also be seen in the cave wall. …

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May 3, 2025,Schloss Altenstein - Felsentheater - Burgruine Liebenstein

I highly recommend this tour. Even though it might be a bit strenuous in some sections, it's packed with highlights. Starting with Altenstein Castle, even though it's still under restoration, it's a gem in the Thuringian Forest. Its architecture and surrounding spacious gardens are unique.

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October 23, 2022,Park 🍂🌳🍁und 🏰 Altenstein, 🪨bach und das Felsentheater⛰

Today for the ☀️ day we went to the 🏰 Altenstein and so that it was a proper round I went through Steinbach and the Felsentheater back to Bad Liebenstein 🛁 🫶 🪨 (yes, I know that would be too much 🙄☺️)
Naturally it was very crowded in the park, but then in and around Steinbach (which I only knew …

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October 10, 2021,Bad Liebensteiner Kultur-NaTour

Today a tour from the book MDR Thuringia Easter Walk. The round was well signposted and easy to walk. There were many highlights and the Altenstein Castle Park is absolutely worth seeing (especially in this weather ☀️).

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October 28, 2024,Kultur-NaTour Bad Liebenstein 🏰🤩28.10.2024

Arrival in foggy Thuringia🌫, hoping for some sun🌥. In fact, everything cleared up a bit over the course of the day and we were able to enjoy the beautiful culture-NaTour. We particularly liked Steinbach and the park and Altenstein Castle🏰. The wonderful trees and rocks, the beautiful park, the houses and alleys, ....it was very varied and a lot of …

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January 19, 2025,Runde von Bad Liebenstein Schloss Altenstein – Felsentheater Altenstein

Every geography expert has probably raised their hands;-) , of course it is not the Inselsberg, but the Rhön Nature Park, but luckily nobody notices😜

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April 27, 2024,W_24/15 Bad Liebenstein - Wasserfallweg

The familiarization tour with my two children with some sights on the way to Altenstein Castle and the associated park.

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Altenstein Castle – Luisenthal Waterfall loop from Bad Liebenstein

View of Bad Liebenstein and Schweina from the Morgentor Plateau

Morgentor Plateau Viewpoint

Altenstein Castle

Luisenthal Waterfall

Devil's Bridge, Altenstein Park

View of Altenstein Palace from the Luther Trail

Rock Theatre Bad Liebenstein

Ruins of Liebenstein Castle

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