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Lake Wilhelmsthal – View of Wartburg Castle loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

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Lake Wilhelmsthal – View of Wartburg Castle loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

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Lake Wilhelmsthal – View of Wartburg Castle loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

01:55

6.70km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Start point

Bus stop

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47 m

Lake Wilhelmsthal

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Beautiful park with a great view and rest - possibility

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1.46 km

Stone Steps on the Prinzessinnenweg

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"Stairway to Nothingness"

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1.70 km

Prinzessinnensteig Memorial Plaque

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The princesses who often used the path named after you from 1851 to 1855. The princesses Marie Anna Alexandra and Maria Anna Elisabeth visited the pastor's daughter Helene Busch in Mosbach. (... see inscription)

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2.91 km

Hirschstein

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3.52 km

View of Wartburg Castle

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The Wartburg towers as a landmark high above the city of Eisenach - 1000 years of German history are reflected in it again. Especially well known is the fact that …

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5.40 km

View of Wilhelmstal and Wilhelmsthal Castle

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Located directly on the beautiful route from the Hohe Sonne to Wilhelmsthaler See. Since it goes through the forest, it is also good for children. The view over the castle grounds Wilhelmsthal is also very nice.

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5.91 km

View of the Lake in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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The shore away from the road invites you to take a walk.

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6.25 km

View of Schwalbennest from the lake in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Exactly opposite, in an exposed location, is the Schwalbennest Alp. A detour there on a circuit around the lake is definitely worth it - and not just because of the view. 👌

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6.34 km

Bench With a View of Hirschstein

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From this pretty place to rest you also have a view towards Hohe Sonne and the Hirschstein.

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6.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

1.24 km

133 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

2.25 km

259 m

221 m

< 100 m

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Lake Wilhelmsthal – View of Wartburg Castle loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

Lake Wilhelmsthal

Stone Steps on the Prinzessinnenweg

Prinzessinnensteig Memorial Plaque

View of Wartburg Castle

View of Wilhelmstal and Wilhelmsthal Castle

View of the Lake in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

View of Schwalbennest from the lake in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Bench With a View of Hirschstein

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