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Wartburg Castle – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

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Thuringia

Wartburg Castle – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

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Wartburg Castle – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

02:54

9.99km

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: March 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

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521 m

Wartburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

Nice view, great castle and a well-drivable path to the top, which is not too difficult. A little crowded on the weekend. If necessary, take the small unpaved forest path …

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1.24 km

Wartburg View

Viewpoint

3.16 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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3.19 km

Dragon Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Sturdy shoes are mandatory as it is usually damp and slippery. A walking stick can be helpful.
Very varied gorge. In more difficult places there are also tethers. The narrowest …

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3.80 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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3.82 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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3.86 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

Highlight • Gorge

The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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4.60 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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6.42 km

Wild sow - Touringen stamp no. 21

Highlight • Monument

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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9.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.73 km

3.67 km

574 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

747 m

696 m

321 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 11 June

18°C

9°C

98 %

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Wartburg Castle – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

Wartburg Castle

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

Dragon Gorge

Waterfall in the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge)

Dragon Gorge

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

Oberer Knöpfelsteich Picnic Area

Wild sow - Touringen stamp no. 21

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