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Dragon Gorge – Fairy grotto loop from Eisenach

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Dragon Gorge – Fairy grotto loop from Eisenach

Moderate

4.9

(502)

1,815

hikers

Dragon Gorge – Fairy grotto loop from Eisenach

01:57

7.10km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.35 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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1.50 km

Footbridge over the Marienbach

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Rustic footbridge over the Marienbach stream.

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1.94 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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1.96 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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2.00 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

Highlight • Gorge

The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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3.78 km

Fairy grotto

Highlight • Waterfall

A highlight that you should treat yourself to, the way to the 2nd floor requires surefootedness.

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4.36 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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5.19 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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7.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

3.20 km

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.32 km

2.25 km

2.23 km

285 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

35°C

21°C

33 %

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Dragon Gorge – Fairy grotto loop from Eisenach

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

Footbridge over the Marienbach

Waterfall in the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge)

Dragon Gorge

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

Fairy grotto

Oberer Knöpfelsteich Picnic Area

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