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Krayenberggemeinde

Forest Trail to Krayenburg – View of the Thuringian Forest loop from Merkers

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Wartburgkreis

Krayenberggemeinde

Forest Trail to Krayenburg – View of the Thuringian Forest loop from Merkers

Moderate

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Forest Trail to Krayenburg – View of the Thuringian Forest loop from Merkers

02:28

9.12km

120m

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: April 6, 2026

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715 m

Traditional Half-Timbered Houses in Merkers

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Mekers is a relatively new place that was mentioned in 1308, but was completely deserted in the 15th century. Even after the Thirty Years' War, there were only 12 families left here.

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1.68 km

Forest Trail to Krayenburg

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Steep climb to Kraynburg, the climb is worth it. But you can also take it easier!

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1.81 km

View of the village from the rest area

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On the way to Krayenburg

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1.99 km

Path Along the Edge of the Forest Below Krayenberg

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2.97 km

Viewpoint

3.84 km

View of the Thuringian Forest

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Perhaps there was once a clearing here that allowed a view of the surrounding area. But now everything is overgrown again.

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4.58 km

View of the Thuringian Forest

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What does that tell us? Off to the Thuringian Forest!

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4.67 km

Bench With View of the Werratal

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Bench with a beautiful view over the Werra valley.

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7.00 km

Cow Trail at Krayenberg

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9.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.55 km

3.01 km

1.83 km

546 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

3.25 km

932 m

329 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Forest Trail to Krayenburg – View of the Thuringian Forest loop from Merkers

Traditional Half-Timbered Houses in Merkers

Forest Trail to Krayenburg

View of the village from the rest area

Path Along the Edge of the Forest Below Krayenberg

View of the Thuringian Forest

View of the Thuringian Forest

Bench With View of the Werratal

Cow Trail at Krayenberg

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