Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

02:53

9.93km

260m

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 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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511 m

View of Wartburg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.23 km

Wartburg View

Viewpoint

3.15 km

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

Highlight • Gorge

The Dragon Gorge is always great. In winter with the loud rushing water and from spring onwards it is incredibly green.

However, it is also very busy at weekends, so if possible, choose a weekday to visit.

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3.30 km

Footbridge over the Marienbach

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Rustic footbridge over the Marienbach stream.

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3.72 km

Dragon Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

We started early and had the gorge almost to ourselves. An absolute highlight, and not just for children - high rocks, water and plants create a unique backdrop.

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3.74 km

Waterfall in the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge)

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Coming from Mariental, the small waterfall is located at the beginning of the gorge on the right of the path.

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3.80 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

Highlight • Gorge

The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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4.54 km

Oberer Knöpfelsteich Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Here at the upper Knöpfelsteich there is a covered bench with a view of the pond. From there you can watch the many fish swimming around in the pond. Sometimes …

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6.36 km

Wild sow - Touringen stamp no. 21

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The Atonement "Wild sow" dates back to 1483. He describes an oral accident, according to legend, a hunting accident in which a servant wanted to protect his masters from a …

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9.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.74 km

3.61 km

590 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

4.15 km

711 m

533 m

330 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

11°C

6°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

June 24, 2025,Eisenach-Drachenschlucht-Wartburg

The hike started in Mariental, passing magnificent villas in the southern part of Eisenach. We continued to the Drachenschlucht Gorge, which is approximately 3 km long. The rock faces are sometimes 10 m high, and the narrowest point is about 70 cm wide, making it very impressive. Our hike continued towards Wartburg Castle. 🕍The almost 1,000-year-old Wartburg Castle is one …

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