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Drachenschlucht – Drachenschlucht Runde von Epichnellen

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Drachenschlucht – Drachenschlucht Runde von Epichnellen

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October 7, 2022

Drachenschlucht – Drachenschlucht Runde von Epichnellen

Hard

05:13

17.9km

3.4km/h

440m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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637 m

Ruins of Schloss Hohe Sonne (demolished)

Highlight • Historical Site

It's always beautiful and exciting to look at from the outside, however, the lovely little hunting lodge is slowly falling into disrepair.

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2.84 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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3.34 km

Oberer Knöpfelsteich Picnic Area

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Here at the upper Knöpfelsteich there is a covered bench with a view of the pond. From there you can watch the many fish swimming around in the pond. Sometimes …

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10.4 km

Sängerwiese Forest House

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The Sängerwiese forest restaurant is a real institution. It was set up as a forester's lodge over 100 years ago and even then guests were welcomed in the guest room. …

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12.8 km

Cannons on the Wartburg ramparts

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The fire station at the Wartburg has a long tradition. As early as the beginning of the 19th century there were noise cannons on the ramparts, which were ignited in …

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13.5 km

View of the Wartburg from Blidenstatt

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Wonderful view of the nearby Wartburg - a huge man-made crevice that reveals the view of the nearby Wartburg. According to tradition, decayed animal carcasses were catapulted from here at …

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15.4 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

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The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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15.7 km

Dragon Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

After three weeks of hiking in Thuringia, I can say that this is the most beautiful natural spectacle I have seen. Great how the path meanders through the moss-covered rocks of the gorge.

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17.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.85 km

7.34 km

1.50 km

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.13 km

6.82 km

1.92 km

975 m

753 m

331 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Drachenschlucht – Drachenschlucht Runde von Epichnellen

Ruins of Schloss Hohe Sonne (demolished)

Dragon Gorge

Oberer Knöpfelsteich Picnic Area

Sängerwiese Forest House

Cannons on the Wartburg ramparts

View of the Wartburg from Blidenstatt

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

Dragon Gorge

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