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Steinbach-Hallenberg

Hallenburg Castle Ruins – Großer Hermannsberg loop from Steinbach-Hallenberg

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Steinbach-Hallenberg

Hallenburg Castle Ruins – Großer Hermannsberg loop from Steinbach-Hallenberg

Moderate

4.4

(49)

121

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Hallenburg Castle Ruins – Großer Hermannsberg loop from Steinbach-Hallenberg

02:43

9.13km

290m

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 10, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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49 m

Steinbach-Hallenberg Town Hall

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They have a beautifully renovated house there as their town hall...

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1.15 km

Hallenburg Castle Ruins

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The Hallenburg is the ruin of a medieval spur castle and landmark of the town of Steinbach-Hallenberg. From the rocky outcrop you have a sensational view of the city and the valley.

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4.38 km

Dörmbach Shelter and Picnic Area

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Super-equipped refuge, with fireplace and benches. Perfect for a longer rest and great for an overnight stay.

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4.89 km

View of the Dörmbach Valley

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Easy hike followed by a stop at the Oberschönau ski and hiking hut.

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5.03 km

Großer Hermannsberg

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Really a beautiful piece of earth 🌏

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5.44 km

View of Knüllfeld

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Just beautiful here, the peace and nature 😊

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5.77 km

KATI's fitness trail

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We didn't walk the exact course, but we encountered a number of stations that we tried. We had a lot of fun and found that our fitness level tends towards …

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7.51 km

View of Steinbach Valley

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9.13 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.59 km

844 m

801 m

618 m

259 m

Surfaces

5.38 km

1.52 km

1.47 km

404 m

210 m

139 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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Comments

July 13, 2025,Wandern / Steinbach Hallenberg - Burgruine Hallenburg - Knüllfeld

A very nice walk.
After the hike, be sure to stop at Modecafé Braun 👍

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October 11, 2021,Warm up

First hike in the Thuringian Forest.
This time of year has a very special charm.

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May 20, 2023,Burgruine Hallenburg – Knüllfeld Ausflugsgaststätte Runde von Unterschönau

Nice tour around the Arnsberg, even for the inexperienced. Start and finish in the Knüllfeld restaurant. refreshment possibility

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April 21, 2024,❄️🌨️ Rundwanderweg - Arnsberg❄️🌥️ 🔁 von Steinbach-Hallenberg

On my round trip to the Großer Hermannsberg in early March this year, I came across a signpost for this circular hiking trail. During my subsequent research online, I found what I was looking for here tourenportal-thueringer-wald.de/de/tour/wanderung/rundwanderweg-arnsberg-steinbach-hallenberg-thueringer-wald/37804677. In typical April weather and with light snowfall, we set off from the hiking car park next to the "Bergbaude" up to the …

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Hallenburg Castle Ruins – Großer Hermannsberg loop from Steinbach-Hallenberg

Steinbach-Hallenberg Town Hall

Hallenburg Castle Ruins

Dörmbach Shelter and Picnic Area

View of the Dörmbach Valley

Großer Hermannsberg

View of Knüllfeld

KATI's fitness trail

View of Steinbach Valley

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