Dragon Gorge – Waterfall in the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge) loop from Wolfsburg-Unkeroda

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Dragon Gorge – Waterfall in the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge) loop from Wolfsburg-Unkeroda

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Dragon Gorge – Waterfall in the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge) loop from Wolfsburg-Unkeroda

02:44

9.43km

250m

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: July 31, 2026

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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 ducks come by and check to see if you have lost a few crumbs 😀

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3.39 km

Knöpfelsteiche

Highlight • Lake

Very nicely situated. Unfortunately there is also little water, but you can still take a break here on one of the benches.

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3.88 km

Wälder mit Schluchten zwischen Wartburg und Hohe Sonne

Nature Reserve

4.63 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. Today everyone stops here on their hikes on the Rennsteig, on the Werra-Burgen-Steig, through the Drachenschlucht and in the area around the Wartburg and enjoys the peace of the forest and the Thuringian cuisine.

Opening hours:

Monday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

More information at saengerwiese-eisenach.de.

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5.71 km

The big "A" in the rock

Highlight • Monument

The large „A“ on a ten-meter-high rock face at the northern entrance to the Drachenschlucht stands for Anna Pawlowna, the sister of the former Weimar Grand Duchess Maria Pawlowna. Contrary to a common assumption, the letter therefore does not mean „beginning“.

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5.79 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

Highlight • Gorge

The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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5.83 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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