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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

View of the Thuringian Forest – Henneburg Castle Ruins loop from Henneberg

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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

View of the Thuringian Forest – Henneburg Castle Ruins loop from Henneberg

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View of the Thuringian Forest – Henneburg Castle Ruins loop from Henneberg

02:26

8.36km

230m

Hiking

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: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.75 km

View of the Thuringian Forest

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Unfortunately the bank has already crumbled but one table is whole. And a little rest is possible.

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2

3.56 km

The Brown Horse Inn

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The "Gasthaus zum Braunen Ross" had a famous guest. This is where the poet Friedrich Schiller ate and drank during his stay in Bauerbach. Schiller's visits left their "traces". The …

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3.63 km

Evangelical Church Bauerbach

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The Evangelical Church was built from 1839 to 1841. It is a neo-Gothic hall building with a roof turret.

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4

5.02 km

Eichig Junction

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Decide where to go 😂

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5

7.00 km

Henneburg Castle Ruins

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Henneberg Castle, also Henneburg, is a ruined castle to the east of the Meiningen district of Henneberg in southern Thuringia and was the eponymous ancestral seat of the Counts of Henneberg.

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6

7.03 km

View from the Tower of Burgruine Henneberg

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Once you reach the top of the tower, you have a very beautiful all-round view.

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7

7.04 km

View of the Former Inner German Border near the Thuringian Forest

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An interesting route steeped in history.

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8

7.47 km

View of Henneberg from the picnic shelter at Henneburg Ruins

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Just before you reach your destination, take a breather and enjoy the view.

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8.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.87 km

1.50 km

474 m

466 m

Surfaces

2.98 km

2.10 km

2.01 km

717 m

376 m

135 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Friday 22 May

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