Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

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Thuringia

Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

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Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

02:36

9.24km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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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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2.30 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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2.32 km

Dragon Gorge

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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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2.33 km

Dragon Gorge

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Sturdy shoes are mandatory as it is usually damp and slippery. A walking stick can be helpful.
Very varied gorge. In more difficult places there are also tethers. The narrowest …

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2.94 km

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

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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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4.09 km

Fairy grotto

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

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6.28 km

Wolfsburg

Viewpoint

6.75 km

Kisselblick

Viewpoint

9.24 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.35 km

3.63 km

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

2.82 km

1.21 km

193 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

7°C

51 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

May 11, 2023,🐲🧚‍♀️Durch die Drachenschlucht zur Elfengrotte 🧚‍♀️🐲

Regardless of the weather, the Drachenschlucht is always an experience. Spectacularly draped with icicles on cold winter days, today in the drizzle it resembled a huge graduation tower made of rock and moss. After the gorge, after a short rest with delicious Thuringian sausage, we continued comfortably through the forest. At the beautiful rest area "Wilde Sau" you have a …

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November 6, 2021,Wild-romantischer Wanderweg – Drachenschlucht Runde von Eisenach

Today we went to Eisenach in beautiful weather to run a little with the 🐶. Unfortunately the Drachenschlucht was completely overcrowded, but on a Saturday with the weather it was probably foreseeable 😄 The later the day got, the fewer people we met, which the little speedster liked quite a lot, so he could really let off steam and we …

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October 13, 2023,Drachenschlucht – Hohe Sonne - Elfengrotte

Last day of vacation in beautiful weather with a good-humored hiking companion 🚶‍♀️🚶🏼‍♀️. And the Hohe Sonne even had a raspberry soda for us. So everything is perfect 👍

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June 5, 2022,Pfingstwanderung

Hohe Sonne - Drachenschlucht and back via the Pummpälzweg. 🥾🌳🌲

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October 7, 2023,Wanderung Eisenach / Drachenschlucht

Parking lot 4 would have been closer to the starting point. Parking lot 2 was only free at that time of day (12:30 p.m.).

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October 21, 2023,Drachenschlucht🐉&🧚‍♂️Elfengrotte🧚‍♀️🧚 {Eisenach}

The Drachenschlucht in the immediate vicinity of Eisenach is worth a visit... many others thought so too🙄. There were plenty of parking spaces, but hardly any were available, and certainly not free ones.
The gorge is beautiful, but the crowds pushed back and forth in the narrow places, which made it difficult to linger and take in the experience. Taking …

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July 17, 2024,Drachenschlucht Rundweg

A lovely tour that can be done in both directions without any problem. If you set off early, you can go through the Drachenschlucht first. It is not so crowded then.

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May 8, 2022,Hohe Sonne - Drachenschlucht - Knöpfelsteiche - Wartburg - Hohen Sonne

The beautiful weather lured us to a trip to Eisenach. We parked at the Hohe Sonne and descended the Drachenschlucht. It was still quite damp, sturdy shoes are required for the necessary sure-footedness. Entering from the upper end of the Drachenschlucht has the advantage that a detour to Wartburg is possible. A recommended tour.

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