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Straufhain

Straufhain Castle Ruins – View of the Gleichberge loop from Seidingstadt

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Hildburghausen

Straufhain

Straufhain Castle Ruins – View of the Gleichberge loop from Seidingstadt

Moderate

4.7

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Straufhain Castle Ruins – View of the Gleichberge loop from Seidingstadt

01:04

3.55km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.82 km

The Old Linden Tree

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The linden tree not only gave many towns and villages their names, but was also used as a symbol of bravery and victory in their coats of arms, as well …

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1.88 km

Straufhain Hut

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The Straufhain is a very popular destination, as evidenced by the many highlights at this point. The view there ranges from the Thuringian Slate Mountains, over the Thuringian Forest to …

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1.88 km

View of Veste Heldburg

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The view of Veste Heldburg is very nice. You can also see the Gleichberge, the Bleßberg, the Thuringian Forest or Veste Coburg from the summit. So it's worth it.

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1.91 km

Straufhain Castle Ruins

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Geologically very interesting, because the castle stands on a volcano.

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2.01 km

View of the Gleichberge

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The ruined castle Straufhain stands on a mountain of volcanic origin and dates from the Middle Ages. Today, unfortunately, you can only look at the remaining walls of the former Plas.

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2.17 km

Volcanic Breccia Outcrop at Straufhain

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The origin of the Straufhain is clearly explained on this board. The geological outcrop is right next to it and unfortunately has grown in a bit. Otherwise really very interesting. …

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2.62 km

Wooden Shelter on the Hiking Trail

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2.85 km

Stone Seating Area at the Foot of Straufhain

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The Heldburger Gangschar is a tertiary volcanic system in the Franconian parts of northern Bavaria and southern Thuringia. It is named after the small town of Heldburg, whose surrounding area, …

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3.55 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.75 km

948 m

693 m

136 m

Surfaces

2.00 km

839 m

464 m

229 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

21°C

10°C

16 %

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Straufhain Castle Ruins – View of the Gleichberge loop from Seidingstadt

The Old Linden Tree

Straufhain Hut

View of Veste Heldburg

Straufhain Castle Ruins

View of the Gleichberge

Volcanic Breccia Outcrop at Straufhain

Wooden Shelter on the Hiking Trail

Stone Seating Area at the Foot of Straufhain

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