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Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

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Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

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Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

02:06

7.31km

190m

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: May 25, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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94 m

View of Wartburg Castle

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The Wartburg towers as a landmark high above the city of Eisenach - 1000 years of German history are reflected in it again. Especially well known is the fact that …

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327 m

Dragon Gorge

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After three weeks of hiking in Thuringia, I can say that this is the most beautiful natural spectacle I have seen. Great how the path meanders through the moss-covered rocks of the gorge.

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2.24 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

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The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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2.28 km

Dragon Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

We started early and had the gorge almost to ourselves. An absolute highlight, and not just for children - high rocks, water and plants create a unique backdrop.

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2.30 km

Waterfall in the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge)

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Coming from Mariental, the small waterfall is located at the beginning of the gorge on the right of the path.

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2.88 km

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

Highlight • Gorge

The Dragon Gorge is always great. In winter with the loud rushing water and from spring onwards it is incredibly green.

However, it is also very busy at weekends, so if possible, choose a weekday to visit.

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4.02 km

Fairy grotto

Highlight • Waterfall

A highlight that you should treat yourself to, the way to the 2nd floor requires surefootedness.

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4.59 km

Oberer Knöpfelsteich Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Here at the upper Knöpfelsteich there is a covered bench with a view of the pond. From there you can watch the many fish swimming around in the pond. Sometimes …

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7.31 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

3.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.47 km

2.43 km

1.14 km

214 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 9 August

31°C

16°C

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Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

View of Wartburg Castle

Dragon Gorge

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

Dragon Gorge

Waterfall in the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge)

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

Fairy grotto

Oberer Knöpfelsteich Picnic Area

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