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: January 14, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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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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83 m

Wilhelmsthal Palace Park Lake and Waterfall

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Also very nice to go for a walk in winter. Everything is covered in deep snow and the lake is frozen over.

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1.42 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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1.45 km

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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6.71 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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7.04 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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7.13 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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7.48 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.19 km

644 m

538 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

2.23 km

1.39 km

593 m

124 m

Elevation

Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Friday 30 January

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-1°C

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Lake Wilhelmsthal

Wilhelmsthal Palace Park Lake and Waterfall

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Lake Altenberg

View of the Lake in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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