Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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39 m

St. Martin's Church (Lauchröden)

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The St. Martin Church is the Evangelical Lutheran church in the district of Lauchröden in the municipality of Gerstungen in the Wartburg district in Thuringia.

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4.29 km

Stechberg Teahouse

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From the Brandenburg up in a south-easterly direction
it goes steeply uphill to the Stechberg.
From its summit you have a fantastic all-round view of the Wartburg and the Rhön …

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4.64 km

View of the Werra Valley and Potash Mining Heaps

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Wide view of the country! 👍

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4.82 km

View of Brandenburg Castle ruins from Stechberg

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Viewpoint on the Stechberg.
Until the turn of 1989 was here a base / radar post of the Soviet army.

From here you have a magnificent view of the Werratal …

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5.37 km

Brandenburg Castle Ruins

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The Brandenburg consists of two plants: the Westburg and the Ostburg. The castles were always in the possession of competing aristocratic families or rulers. In the 13th century, when the …

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5.60 km

Memorial Cross for the Division of Germany

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This cross commemorates the 1,378 km border between East and West.
The cross points from the earth to the sky, its crossbeam connects East and West.
Next to it is …

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5.86 km

Old Werra boat

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It's a shame that it's so unprotected ...

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5.98 km

Visitor Parking Lot Burgruine Brandenburg

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As so often in Thuringia, very 😎👌

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6.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.99 km

1.49 km

1.04 km

150 m

Surfaces

3.36 km

1.63 km

1.04 km

494 m

150 m

Elevation

Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Stechberg Teahouse – Brandenburg Castle Ruins loop from Lauchröden

St. Martin's Church (Lauchröden)

Stechberg Teahouse

View of the Werra Valley and Potash Mining Heaps

View of Brandenburg Castle ruins from Stechberg

Brandenburg Castle Ruins

Memorial Cross for the Division of Germany

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