Lake Altenberg – Wilhelmsthal Palace loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

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Lake Altenberg – Wilhelmsthal Palace loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

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Lake Altenberg – Wilhelmsthal Palace loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

01:11

4.40km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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120 m

Lake Altenberg

Highlight • Lake

Altenberger See is a year-round campsite between Eisenach and Etterwinden. Around the lake there is a paved path on which you could do your laps.

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2.16 km

View of the Lake in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Highlight • Lake

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

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2.41 km

Wilhelmsthal Palace and Park

Highlight • Castle

Wilhelmsthal Park and Palace with a long history

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2.49 km

View of Schwalbennest from the lake in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2.62 km

Wilhelmsthal Palace

Highlight • Castle

A unique complex with several houses and a beautiful park. An interesting, unusual arrangement of the buildings.

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2.78 km

Wilhelmsthal Nymph Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Still being restored but worth seeing. On the edge of the park.

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3.37 km

The Waldhaus Wilhelmsthal was built around 1780 as a guest house for Wilhelmsthal Castle in the Biedermeier style.

From 1903 to 1906, the Waldhaus was extensively remodeled and subsequently used as a residential and administrative building for the forestry administration.

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4.25 km

Altenberger Lake Camping Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The campsite is located about 8 km from Eisenach and is ideal as a starting point for many attractions, in and around Eisenach. 3.6. Km away is the rest area …

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4.40 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

798 m

391 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

1.15 km

363 m

172 m

170 m

137 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

7°C

33 %

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Comments

October 30, 2022,Kleine Wander - Tour Altenberger See und Mühlteich

Out of necessity I hiked the small circular route at the Eisenach campsite because it was too late for the treetop path in the Hainich National Park. But with nice weather and super beautiful nature, it was a pleasure. God bless my friend 🙏

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February 15, 2025,Auf zum Schloss Wilhelmsthal

This is the second part of our winter tour. Unfortunately, Wilhelmsthal Castle is not in such good condition, but its stately character is very noticeable.

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