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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Schmalkalden

Longest Bench in Thuringia – Ehrental Deer Enclosure loop from Schmalkalden

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Schmalkalden

Longest Bench in Thuringia – Ehrental Deer Enclosure loop from Schmalkalden

Moderate

4.6

(17)

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Longest Bench in Thuringia – Ehrental Deer Enclosure loop from Schmalkalden

03:56

14.1km

280m

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: July 6, 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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2.48 km

Longest Bench in Thuringia

Highlight • Monument

The Kalte Stube is located on the Gieselsberg. Here you take a seat and rest on the "Longest bench in Thuringia from a tree trunk"! It stands in the middle …

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4.84 km

Barefoot Park at Waldhaus Sandbachtal

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Can be driven nicely. Currently with beautiful views towards Bad Salzungen. At the moment there is a strong smell of mushrooms in the lower area of Waldhaus Straße. Will go there soon to search.

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4.86 km

Barefoot Adventure Park Steinkopf

Highlight • Rest Area

5.01 km

Ehrental Deer Enclosure

Highlight • Structure

Right next to the inn in Ehrental with ponds, very nicely laid out and delicious food in the inn including many covered seats outdoors!

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7.50 km

Forest hotel and inn in Ehrental

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Quaint little tavern with typical Thuringian dishes and a spacious outdoor terrace. Small insider tip if you like it a little quieter.

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9.06 km

Viewpoint on Röthkuppe (479 m)

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.4 km

View of the Thuringian Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.24 km

3.26 km

2.48 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

4.52 km

2.68 km

2.30 km

1.85 km

1.55 km

1.18 km

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

26°C

17°C

74 %

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Comments

February 28, 2026,Rundweg um's Pfaffenbach 🌳🦡🐾🦦🐾🦌🌳

🥾 Circular Trail around Pfaffenbach – Hiking with Humor, Panoramic Views & Wobbly Feet 😄🌳

This circular trail is anything but boring! Magnificent panoramic views, numerous exciting stations, and even Thuringia's longest bench, crafted from a single tree trunk, make this tour a true experience for your legs, feet, and funny bone 😉.

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Longest Bench in Thuringia – Ehrental Deer Enclosure loop from Schmalkalden

Longest Bench in Thuringia

Barefoot Park at Waldhaus Sandbachtal

Barefoot Adventure Park Steinkopf

Waldfrieden Lodge and Pond

Ehrental Deer Enclosure

Forest hotel and inn in Ehrental

Viewpoint on Röthkuppe (479 m)

View of the Thuringian Forest

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