Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

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Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

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Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

04:29

15.6km

370m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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120 m

Lake Altenberg

Highlight • Lake

Altenberger See is a year-round campsite between Eisenach and Etterwinden. Around the lake there is a paved path on which you could do your laps.

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1.63 km

Wilhelmsthaler See

Lake

2.44 km

Viewpoint

7.52 km

Fairy grotto

Highlight • Waterfall

A highlight that you should treat yourself to, the way to the 2nd floor requires surefootedness.

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9.23 km

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

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The Dragon Gorge is always great. In winter with the loud rushing water and from spring onwards it is incredibly green.

However, it is also very busy at weekends, so if possible, choose a weekday to visit.

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9.83 km

Dragon Gorge

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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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9.88 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

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The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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10.1 km

Dragon Gorge

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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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12.0 km

View of Wartburg Castle

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The Wartburg towers as a landmark high above the city of Eisenach - 1000 years of German history are reflected in it again. Especially well known is the fact that …

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