Paulinzella Administrative House – Paulinzella Abbey Ruins loop from Singen (Thür)

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Paulinzella Administrative House – Paulinzella Abbey Ruins loop from Singen (Thür)

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Paulinzella Administrative House – Paulinzella Abbey Ruins loop from Singen (Thür)

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14.6km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.46 km

Gritsheimer Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The hut is on the way to the nun cross, unfortunately the way to the nun cross is totally overgrown.

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3.20 km

Nuns' Cross Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The cross is off the path and you can easily walk past it. Behind the cross is a tragic story about a good soul who probably belonged to the Paulinzella monastery.

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3.76 km

View of Paulinzella

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the little village

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6.53 km

Paulinzella Gate, Thuringian Forest Nature Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A good introduction to the hiking area

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6.76 km

Paulinzella Hunting Lodge

Highlight • Historical Site

The exhibition on the history is very interesting - definitely look at it and take your time

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6.81 km

Paulinzella Administrative House

Highlight • Historical Site

Absolutely worth seeing and beautifully restored.

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6.84 km

Paulinzella Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Very well-preserved monastery ruins, nestled in beautiful scenery.

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14.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.28 km

3.10 km

2.24 km

Surfaces

5.97 km

4.03 km

2.14 km

1.31 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

5°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

May 17, 2025,Singen – Klosterruine Paulinzella - Runde

There is still forest in the Thuringian Forest, from Singen to Paulinzella - the way back then shines more with wide views of the countryside.

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November 1, 2024,Durch die Wälder der Benediktinerabtei Paulinzella

Hidden in a small valley in the Thuringian Forest - that is what the former Paulinzella monastery is today. And the spirituality that this place exudes has also been preserved...
Like every year on the first day of November, we set off for a lovely autumn hike :-)

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October 17, 2021,Klosterruine Paulinzella und Einkehr in der Museums Brauerei Singen

Small circular hike Singen-
Paulinzella-Hengelbach-Gösselborn-Singen.
Thanks to Erik for the tour template.

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July 11, 2024,Von Paulienzella nach Gösselborn weiter nach Singen

Very nice, relaxing hike from Paulienzella to Gösselborn. The church here is really an eye-catcher with its narrow tower. We continued on to the church in Singen. It's a pretty big church for such a small place. We continued past the museum brewery without stopping. And back to Paulienzella.

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July 11, 2024,Wanderung von Paulinzella durch Gösselborn nach Singen

Today's hike took us from Paulinzella through Gösselborn to Singen on beautiful, sunny paths. The temperatures were bearable and there was often a cool breeze.
Aside from the churches in both places, the Schmitt brewery in Singen is the highlight. We didn't drink a beer, it was enough to make us cry, we weren't thirsty 🤣. No, it just makes …

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