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Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Leutenberg

Drachenschwanz Hut – View of the Drachenschwanz loop from Kleingeschwenda

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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Leutenberg

Drachenschwanz Hut – View of the Drachenschwanz loop from Kleingeschwenda

Hard

4.5

(4)

14

hikers

Drachenschwanz Hut – View of the Drachenschwanz loop from Kleingeschwenda

05:55

20.2km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

159 m

Sommerfrische Lothramühle

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Excursion restaurant with small pension

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2

6.46 km

From the Buttersteig you have a wonderful view of the small and large bay of the Portenschmiede.

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3

6.99 km

This beautiful vantage point is about a hundred meters away from the hiking trail. A short detour is worthwhile, because the view is wonderful.

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4

12.2 km

View of the Drachenschwanz

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Such a beautiful piece of earth. Incredible views over forests and mountains of the Saale valley. A tough tour by bike and on foot - some sections of the route …

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5

12.8 km

Drachenschwanz Hut

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Unterstell or resting hut with view to the Drachenschwanz.

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6

13.5 km

From the international mountain hiking trail you have a fantastic view of the Altenroth and Droschkau campsites and the Drachenschwanz, which is super easy to see due to the current low water level.

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7

13.5 km

View of the Drachenschwanz

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From here you have a great view of the dragon's tail

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13.8 km

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Viewpoint

B

20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

1.30 km

1.14 km

533 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

2.35 km

1.73 km

742 m

287 m

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Lowest point (310 m)

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