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St. Martin's Church (Lauchröden) – Brandenburg Castle Ruins loop from Lauchröden

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St. Martin's Church (Lauchröden) – Brandenburg Castle Ruins loop from Lauchröden

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St. Martin's Church (Lauchröden) – Brandenburg Castle Ruins loop from Lauchröden

01:09

4.10km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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39 m

St. Martin's Church (Lauchröden)

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The church is really beautiful and the city center is very old.

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1.04 km

Visitor Parking Lot Burgruine Brandenburg

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As so often in Thuringia, very 😎👌

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1.24 km

Rest Area at Naturpark-Tor Lauchröden

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We were happy to use it.

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1.63 km

Brandenburg Castle Ruins

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The Brandenburg consists of two plants: the Westburg and the Ostburg. The castles were always in the possession of competing aristocratic families or rulers. In the 13th century, when the …

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1.70 km

Brandenburg Castle Museum and Observation Tower

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We really liked the ruins, but unfortunately the museum was closed.

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1.95 km

Memorial Cross for the Division of Germany

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This simple memorial cross commemorates the division of Germany and the fates of people along the former border. A quiet, contemplative place that invites reflection and impressively brings Germany's recent history to mind.

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2.67 km

View of the Brandenburg castle ruins

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Dreamlike with the autumn leaves 🍂

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3.60 km

Memorial 'From Confinement to Freedom' at the Former Inner German Border

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At the Werra bridge between Lauchröden and Herleshausen you can experience a piece of German history.

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4.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.11 km

830 m

589 m

563 m

Surfaces

1.85 km

921 m

460 m

446 m

312 m

109 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Friday 26 June

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