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Fairy grotto – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

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Thuringia

Fairy grotto – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

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Fairy grotto – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

02:32

8.87km

200m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.04 km

Fairy grotto

Highlight • Waterfall

A highlight that you should treat yourself to, the way to the 2nd floor requires surefootedness.

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2.66 km

Waterfall in the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge)

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Coming from Mariental, the small waterfall is located at the beginning of the gorge on the right of the path.

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2.68 km

Dragon Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

We started early and had the gorge almost to ourselves. An absolute highlight, and not just for children - high rocks, water and plants create a unique backdrop.

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2.73 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

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The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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4.05 km

Small waterfall in the Drachenschlucht

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Small and somewhat hidden but the eye-catcher on the ascent.

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7.30 km

Dragon Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Sturdy shoes are mandatory as it is usually damp and slippery. A walking stick can be helpful.
Very varied gorge. In more difficult places there are also tethers. The narrowest …

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7.91 km

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

Highlight • Gorge

The Dragon Gorge is always great. In winter with the loud rushing water and from spring onwards it is incredibly green.

However, it is also very busy at weekends, so if possible, choose a weekday to visit.

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8.12 km

Gottlob König information board at the Landgrafen Gorge

Highlight • Monument

Here you can learn a lot about Gottlob König, who was responsible for the Weimar forest administration

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8.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

4.20 km

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.20 km

2.89 km

1.40 km

261 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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Fairy grotto – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

Fairy grotto

Waterfall in the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge)

Dragon Gorge

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

Small waterfall in the Drachenschlucht

Dragon Gorge

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

Gottlob König information board at the Landgrafen Gorge

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