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Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis

King's Oak – Shelter in Schafbachtal loop from Volkenroda

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Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis

King's Oak – Shelter in Schafbachtal loop from Volkenroda

Easy

4.5

(2)

19

hikers

King's Oak – Shelter in Schafbachtal loop from Volkenroda

01:53

6.94km

100m

Hiking

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: June 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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311 m

King's Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

On the outskirts of Volkenroda, it is said to have been mentioned in the 10th century in connection with the monastery. One of the outstanding giant trees of the Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis …

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613 m

View of Großer Inselsberg, Volkenroda and Mühlhausen

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful view of the town of Schlotheim, Körner, the island mountain Volkenroda and Mühlhausen Seil

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3

1.18 km

Rustic Stick Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A beautiful little hut made of branches and twigs, which not only gives children a lot of joy in building and playing.

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4

1.29 km

Pilgrim Monument “Beginning and End” in Volkenroda

Highlight • Monument

The pilgrimage monument “Beginning and Ending,” designed by Karl Imfeld for Expo 2000, is a two-part sculptural work. A three-column sculpture in the same style is located not far from …

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5

1.74 km

Shelter in Schafbachtal

Highlight • Rest Area

A small rest area in the middle of the Schafbachtal.

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6

2.49 km

Pöthenserweg Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Make a nice forest hut to rest

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7

3.13 km

Völkenröder Forest Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice place to rest.

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8

5.15 km

Woodland Cabins and Shelter Trail

Highlight • Mountain Hut

B

6.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.35 km

1.12 km

409 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

1.69 km

1.12 km

646 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Monday 6 July

24°C

15°C

17 %

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