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: January 21, 2026

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929 m

Boundary Stones of the Electorate of Mainz (1777) — Schloßleite

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The Archbishop and Elector of Mainz, Karl-Friedrich-Joseph von Erthal, visited Mühlberg as sovereign on June 21, 1777. Therefore, boundary stones of the Electorate of Mainz were set in the area …

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3.53 km

View of Veste Wachsenburg

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Great landscape, great castle 😊

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4.06 km

View of the Wachsenburg

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Idyllically situated on a hill.

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4.49 km

View of Gleichen Castle and Mühlburg

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Access to trails of varying difficulty is possible from here.

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6.68 km

Schloßleite peat pond with view of Wachsenburg Castle

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Beautiful panoramic view through the valley to all 3 castles

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9.60 km

View of Mühlburg and Wachsenburg

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The "Drei Gleichen" are not that much alike - the view of the Mühlburg is simply wonderful ... further left to the Wachsenburg.

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9.72 km

Gleichen Castle

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The ruined castle Gleichen on the southern edge of the Thuringian Basin, together with the Mühlburg and the Wachsenburg, is probably the best-known ensemble of castles in Germany, the Drei …

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12.4 km

Mühlberg Aqueduct

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The aqueduct in Mühlberg is an artificial confluence of the Weidbach and Burgbach rivers. In earlier times, such an aqueduct was used to carry the Weidbach water to the Steigmühle …

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12.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

4.74 km

892 m

313 m

221 m

Surfaces

7.84 km

3.43 km

658 m

379 m

187 m

101 m

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Boundary Stones of the Electorate of Mainz (1777) — Schloßleite

View of Veste Wachsenburg

View of the Wachsenburg

View of Gleichen Castle and Mühlburg

Schloßleite peat pond with view of Wachsenburg Castle

View of Mühlburg and Wachsenburg

Gleichen Castle

Mühlberg Aqueduct

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