Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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161 m

View of Wechmarer Talsperre

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Wechmar Dam - pure nature

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296 m

View of Wechmar Reservoir

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Beautiful view of the dam and a beautiful piece of land

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1.46 km

Röhnberg Gorge

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An interesting geological formation. You can walk up and down.

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1.63 km

Canyon in the Röhnberg

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Impressive path in a rocky gorge

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2.63 km

View of the Ruins of Burg Heldburg from Röhnberg

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From up here you have a very nice view of all three castles.

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2.63 km

View of the Drei Gleichen castles

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Here you can enjoy a wonderful view of all 3 castles. A bench invites you to linger.

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3.76 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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3.88 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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8.23 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.48 km

970 m

522 m

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.79 km

321 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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