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Dragon's Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Wolfsburg-Unkeroda

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Dragon's Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Wolfsburg-Unkeroda

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Dragon's Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Wolfsburg-Unkeroda

02:47

9.51km

260m

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: June 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.21 km

Shelter by the Pond

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Super nice place to rest and enjoy nature

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3.21 km

Oberer Knöpfelsteich Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

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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4.27 km

This entrance gate marks the beginning of the Dragon Gorge, a roughly three-kilometer-long rocky gorge near Eisenach. For over 100 years, the secured walkways have provided safe access through the narrow, rocky landscape.

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4.71 km

Sängerwiese Forest House

Highlight • Restaurant

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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5.79 km

The big "A" in the rock

Highlight • Monument

The Big A can be found at the beginning or end of the Dragon Gorge, depending on where you enter the gorge.

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5.87 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

Highlight • Gorge

The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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5.91 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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5.93 km

Waterfall in the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge)

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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9.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.23 km

2.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

3.36 km

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

22°C

18°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Dragon's Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Wolfsburg-Unkeroda

Shelter by the Pond

Oberer Knöpfelsteich Picnic Area

Dragon's Gorge

Sängerwiese Forest House

The big "A" in the rock

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

Dragon Gorge

Waterfall in the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge)

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