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Metzels

Maienluft Castle Ruins – Oberwallbachsmühle loop from Metzels

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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Metzels

Maienluft Castle Ruins – Oberwallbachsmühle loop from Metzels

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Maienluft Castle Ruins – Oberwallbachsmühle loop from Metzels

04:58

17.1km

430m

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: April 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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628 m

Viewpoint Towards the Rhön

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great place for a rest with a great view of the Geba.

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3.06 km

Ringelsberg Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

There is a beautiful refuge on the 455 m high Ringelsberg. Seating is available inside and outside.

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7.65 km

View of Wasungen

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the entrance of Wasungen, the town praises itself as a carnival and half-timbered town. Carnival? In the middle of Thuringia? But hello! The Wasunger are already celebrating the 483rd …

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8.38 km

Wasungen Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

The old town of Wasungen is worth a visit because of its many old buildings with closed historical streets.

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8.70 km

Ziegensteg Bridge, Wasungen

Highlight • Bridge

The goat bridge is truly an eye-catcher in the beautiful old town of Wasungen.
The bridge is in excellent condition.

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8.83 km

Caspar Neumann Fountain (Werranixe)

Highlight • Monument

A modern but beautifully designed fountain with the Werranixe, dedicated to the Wasungen local poet Caspar Neumann.

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9.78 km

Maienluft Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Great place that is always worth visiting.

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14.9 km

Oberwallbachsmühle

Highlight • Structure

A beautiful old watermill which is open in summer.
There are also numerous events here which are always well attended. The mill can also be rented for overnight stays.

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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

3.14 km

1.10 km

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

5.23 km

4.81 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

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Friday 26 June

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Maienluft Castle Ruins – Oberwallbachsmühle loop from Metzels

Viewpoint Towards the Rhön

Ringelsberg Shelter

View of Wasungen

Wasungen Old Town

Ziegensteg Bridge, Wasungen

Caspar Neumann Fountain (Werranixe)

Maienluft Castle Ruins

Oberwallbachsmühle

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