Benedictine Trail – Friedrichroda Spa Park loop from Friedrichroda

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Benedictine Trail – Friedrichroda Spa Park loop from Friedrichroda

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Benedictine Trail – Friedrichroda Spa Park loop from Friedrichroda

02:19

8.42km

140m

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

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.14 km

Buchartsweg Promenade and Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice path 👍

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1.95 km

Reinhard's Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Reinhardsbrunnen fountain has water all year round, except in dry summers. It is drinkable. It is only seen very late when coming from the direction of Bad Tabarz.

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5.16 km

Marienglashöhle – Mining History Exhibition

Highlight • Historical Site

You can easily pass the time while waiting for the tour and discover amazing things.

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6.78 km

The spa park is located in the picturesque town of Friedrichroda and is known for its diverse planting, including special tree species and numerous rhododendron bushes, which form a charming contrast to the natural tree population of the Thuringian Forest.

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6.87 km

Millstone Welcome Stone, Friedrichroda Spa Park

Highlight • Monument

The promenade is particularly worth seeing in spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom or in summer when the fountain is illuminated at dusk.

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8.42 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.58 km

2.72 km

931 m

664 m

488 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

2.66 km

1.22 km

332 m

210 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

19°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 27, 2024,Friedrichroda - Schloß und Talsperre Reinhardsbrunn - Marienglashöhle 🚶‍♀️🌤️⛈️

The tour started under a brilliant blue sky and ended in a thunderstorm. Today we were planning to visit Friedrichroda and the surrounding area. I was curious to see what was happening at Reinhardsbrunn Castle - it is being renovated. The tour of the Marienglas cave had to be cancelled because, firstly, I didn't have a jacket with me and, …

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January 23, 2025,Rundweg Marienglashöhle TF 5 (Terrainkur Friedrichroda)

The first part of the trail corresponds to the "Marienglashöhle TF 1 target trail". The trail marking (green filled square on a white background) 🟩 is not very reliable, but the Marienglashöhle is well signposted regardless.
Entry (without a tourist card) €9 with a guided tour (approx. every 1.5 hours during opening hours), not a bargain, but there is a …

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