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Altenstein Palace and Park – Altenstein Castle loop from Bad Liebenstein

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Altenstein Palace and Park – Altenstein Castle loop from Bad Liebenstein

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Altenstein Palace and Park – Altenstein Castle loop from Bad Liebenstein

03:27

11.6km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.02 km

Cave Entrance

1.75 km

Altenstein Palace and Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Great castle with park. And TODAY for the open day a glimpse of the inside 🙏
Incidentally, we highly recommend the bratwurst at the castle entrance and the Stupps beer 🌭🍻

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1.82 km

Idolino Fountain (Idolinobrunnen) in Altenstein Palace Park

Highlight • Monument

Since 2017, all four sculptures (Artemis, Idolino, Hermes and Marsyas) have been in the castle park again.

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1.87 km

Altenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Altenstein Castle was built in 1736 as a residential castle on the foundations of the worn-out Altenstein Castle for the dukes of Meiningen. After numerous changes of ownership it …

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1.98 km

View of Altenstein Palace from the Luther Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

In the Altensteiner Park you will find a very well-kept park - also BUGA outdoor location... and Stupps beer 🦊🙏🌭🍻

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3.57 km

Morgentor Plateau Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view towards the Thuringian Rhön, you can also see the Wartburg very well. It's worth getting up early, as there is a lot going on here during the day. …

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7.44 km

Ida Memorial

Highlight • Monument

"The Ida monument was erected in 1854 by Duke Bernhard II as a sign of gratitude to his sister.
After the Second World War it was destroyed except for the …

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7.76 km

Ruins of Liebenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

The castle ruins are informative. The observation tower offers a great all-round view.
In front of the ruin is a large fairground where seasonal events take place.

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8.77 km

Rock Theatre Bad Liebenstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rock theater is a great destination. An impressive natural setting in the midst of beautiful nature.

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

3.56 km

2.23 km

667 m

440 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

2.85 km

2.79 km

1.48 km

347 m

215 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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Comments

May 3, 2025,Schloss Altenstein - Felsentheater - Burgruine Liebenstein

I highly recommend this tour. Even though it might be a bit strenuous in some sections, it's packed with highlights. Starting with Altenstein Castle, even though it's still under restoration, it's a gem in the Thuringian Forest. Its architecture and surrounding spacious gardens are unique.

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January 19, 2025,Runde von Bad Liebenstein Schloss Altenstein – Felsentheater Altenstein

Every geography expert has probably raised their hands;-) , of course it is not the Inselsberg, but the Rhön Nature Park, but luckily nobody notices😜

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June 7, 2023,Wanderung Schloß Altenstein - Katze und Hund Höhle - Teehaus - Bad Liebenstein - Ruine Liebenstein - Felstheater - Steinbach

Like in a fairy tale, that's how I would describe the tour. You can't stop being amazed. I haven't seen Altenstein Castle with its park and waterfall and its old trees that often. Prince and Princess was still missing. Outside the parks, we hiked to the 🐈‍⬛ and 🐕 cave, which surprisingly could also be seen in the cave wall. …

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May 23, 2025,Thüringer Wald: Bad Liebenstein mit Felsen, Schlössern und Ruinen

Of course, Bad Liebenstein was unfamiliar to me. But since I only drive electric cars, I choose my hiking destinations based on the availability of charging stations. In Bad Liebenstein, there's a fast-charging station (only 90 kW) in the Rewe parking lot. Perfect! I bought two pretzel sticks, something to drink, and then found a free parking space in neighboring …

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October 23, 2022,Park 🍂🌳🍁und 🏰 Altenstein, 🪨bach und das Felsentheater⛰

Today for the ☀️ day we went to the 🏰 Altenstein and so that it was a proper round I went through Steinbach and the Felsentheater back to Bad Liebenstein 🛁 🫶 🪨 (yes, I know that would be too much 🙄☺️)
Naturally it was very crowded in the park, but then in and around Steinbach (which I only knew …

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July 13, 2023,Bad Liebensteiner KulturNat(o)ur

I planned this tour as a stroll, so that there is time for the beauties of nature, because there are plenty of them here.

The first view can be enjoyed at the "Heller Blick" on the Majorskopf. Via the Marienweg we continue to the castle (ruins) Liebenstein - a very beautiful complex, which unfortunately is getting old and even hosts …

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May 29, 2022,Schloss Altenstein & Burgruine Liebenstein

Part 1 of the sightseeing marathon made my old walls heart beat somersaults with anticipation 🥰
Two relics of bygone times should be explored - Altenstein Castle and the Liebenstein Castle ruins.
A dream for me (and high-performance sport for my Smarti, its battery and my power bank)😁

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Altenstein Palace and Park – Altenstein Castle loop from Bad Liebenstein

Altenstein Palace and Park

Idolino Fountain (Idolinobrunnen) in Altenstein Palace Park

Altenstein Castle

View of Altenstein Palace from the Luther Trail

Morgentor Plateau Viewpoint

Ida Memorial

Ruins of Liebenstein Castle

Rock Theatre Bad Liebenstein

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