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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: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Restaurant

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120 m

Lake Altenberg

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The Altenberger See is a year-round campsite between Eisenach and Etterwinden. Around the lake is a paved path where you could do your rounds ...

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2.16 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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2.41 km

Wilhelmsthal Palace and Park

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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

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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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2.62 km

Wilhelmsthal Palace

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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

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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

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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

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Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.21 km

798 m

391 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

1.15 km

363 m

172 m

170 m

137 m

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Sunday 17 May

16°C

4°C

75 %

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Lake Altenberg – Wilhelmsthal Palace loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

Lake Altenberg

View of the Lake in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Wilhelmsthal Palace and Park

View of Schwalbennest from the lake in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Wilhelmsthal Palace

Wilhelmsthal Nymph Fountain

Wilhelmsthal Forest House

Altenberger Lake Camping Park

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