Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

03:49

13.4km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.27 km

View of the Wartburg from Marienblick

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Nice view of the Wartburg. Two small benches invite you to rest.

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4.05 km

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

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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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4.62 km

Dragon Gorge

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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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5.11 km

Oberer Knöpfelsteich Picnic Area

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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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7.95 km

Steep stairs

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Well, it's not quite that steep.

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8.27 km

Small waterfall in the Drachenschlucht

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Small and somewhat hidden but the eye-catcher on the ascent.

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9.60 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

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The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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9.66 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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13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.72 km

6.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.54 km

4.98 km

1.52 km

262 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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Comments

August 15, 2022,Endlich durch die Drachenschlucht

Today I finally managed to walk through the Drachenschlucht. Always my pleasure. It's actually a must if you're around here. I recommend it to anyone.

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March 22, 2024,Wanderung

The Dragon Gorge. Elfengrotte and the singer meadow near Eisenach

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February 18, 2025,ᵈⁱᵉ 𝕍乇尺乇𝕀丂ㄒᗴ❄️🏞️ᵉⁱˢᵉⁿᵃᶜʰᵉʳᗪ𝕣𝐚𝕔𝕙𝕖𝐧𝕤𝕔𝕙𝕝𝐮𝕔𝕙𝐭🐲

🥶 🐲There wasn't quite as much ice at the gorge, but it was still very slippery to walk on in places, even on the grates.
At the top, just before the end, the path was completely icy in places, so I had to look very carefully at how best to continue without falling on my bottom 🧊

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May 27, 2023,Mega Runde für Kinder Elfengrotte – Drachenschlucht

Hello, my dears. I was here in the Drachenschlucht for the first time today with my son. Please don't be alarmed by the full parking lot. It really got lost. However, if you need a lot of rest, it is better to go in the morning.

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October 14, 2023,Drachenschlucht und Elfengrotte Eisenach

I've always wanted to go here. The Dragon Gorge. It runs about 2.5 km and 200 meters up and down. The mossy rocks are really beautiful to look at. The only problems are the tight spaces with oncoming traffic and the wooden stairs are slippery in wet weather. The gorge is also very well visited. The detour to the elf …

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May 8, 2025,🐉 Schlucht 🐲

Tomorrow I'm meeting up with my friend from Dresden here in Eisenach for an event at Wartburg Castle. Last time I was here, the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge) caught my eye, but I didn't have time. So today I'm off to search 👀 for the 🐉. Luckily, it's not that busy at the moment, so you can still take some nice …

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June 1, 2025,🐉 Durch die wilde Drachenschlucht bei Eisenach

This very well-developed gorge is guaranteed to keep you entertained. You can start at the top of the parking lot, explore the gorge downhill, and return via a path parallel to the road (B19). Wartburg Castle is also not far away; we'll check it out next time.

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August 17, 2022,Wanderung durch die Drachenschlucht mit M❤️, m und F

A nice hike through the Drachenschlucht near Eisenach. It is absolutely worth it and even costs no admission. And where we were already in the vicinity, the path later also led up to the Wartburg.

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