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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Schwarzburg

Bark Hut at Trippstein – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Schwarzburg

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Schwarzburg

Bark Hut at Trippstein – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Schwarzburg

Moderate

4.8

(48)

179

hikers

Bark Hut at Trippstein – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Schwarzburg

04:38

15.4km

470m

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: March 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Train Station

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4.32 km

Schwarza River at Schwarzburg

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Very nice hiking trails. Right on the Schwarza.

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6.23 km

Also a nice vantage point, high above the Schwarzatal. Should not be missed when hiking in this area.

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6.24 km

Bark Hut at Trippstein

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The bark house, from which you have a very nice view of the Schwarzatal, was built by Macheleit, a co-inventor of Thuringian porcelain.

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6.44 km

Soup Bowl Monument

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The soup bowl is a former meeting place Jena students.

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10.2 km

Absolutely beautiful to walk up here.

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13.0 km

Schwarzburg Castle

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Schwarzburg Castle offers an exciting blend of history, impressive architecture, and beautiful nature. Don't miss the Imperial Hall with its imperial portraits, the Princely Armory with its unique collection of weapons, and the magnificent view of the Schwarza Valley.

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14.0 km

Schwarzburg Castle is located high above the valley, in the midst of wooded mountains. The first mention of Schwarzburg and the Count of Schwarzburg comes from the year 1071. The …

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14.3 km

Schwarzburg Armory

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The armory is the only preserved, free-standing armory in Germany. The extensive collection of equipment and weapons can only be admired with a one-hour guided tour that starts every hour on the hour.

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15.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.24 km

3.24 km

3.21 km

2.04 km

658 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.62 km

3.71 km

3.31 km

1.57 km

617 m

564 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

9°C

68 %

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