Lake Wilhelmsthal – Lake Altenberg loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

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Lake Wilhelmsthal – Lake Altenberg loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

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Lake Wilhelmsthal – Lake Altenberg loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

02:04

7.48km

130m

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: August 6, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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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540 m

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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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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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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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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7.41 km

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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7.48 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.20 km

639 m

538 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

2.23 km

1.38 km

593 m

124 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

July 4, 2024,Thüringen: Rundwege am Altenberger See

The Eisenach camping park on Lake Altenberg is highly recommended for exploring. Two very well signposted circular hiking trails start from here. They also pass the Wilhelmstal park and castle...where there is still a lot to do.
We have combined circular trails 1 and 2.

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