Needle Eye Rock Formation – Schröder Rocks loop from Heubach

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Needle Eye Rock Formation – Schröder Rocks loop from Heubach

Moderate

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Needle Eye Rock Formation – Schröder Rocks loop from Heubach

01:48

5.33km

160m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.03 km

Dachsbach Pulpit

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful ledge on the way to the eye of the needle

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2.29 km

View of the Schröderfelsen

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful rock formations along a wonderful hiking trail

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2.34 km

Schröderfelsen Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The rest area with a view of Gießübel is by far a highlight. Very well maintained, very comfortable and the view is fantastic.

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2.38 km

Needle Eye Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

According to legend, if you crawl through the stone once, your wish will come true, provided you keep it to yourself.
So it's definitely worth it for everyone. You can …

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2.57 km

Schröder Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive rock formations, mystical and overgrown with moss.

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2.88 km

Gießübler Switzerland

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a beautiful, wild and romantic circular route through Gießübler Switzerland.

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3.29 km

Dachsbach Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Small waterfall in the Neuental, directly on the small educational trail.

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4.81 km

View of the Thuringian Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always wonderful views to enjoy.

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5.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

1.05 km

699 m

683 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

1.05 km

683 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

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Comments

October 14, 2023,sportliche Runde bei Heubach - Nadelöhr – Felsenformationen

Today we simply followed a Komoot tip for the weekend.
Quickly checked the weather: The rain should stop when we arrive at the starting point - and that's how it was. Thank you to the weather gods, that worked great 😁👍
Actually a beautiful area, but here too sporting activities were required. 🌲👟💪😅
It's a shame that in some beautiful …

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