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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfelder Höhe

Eberstein Castle Ruins – Eberstein Hunting Lodge loop from Dittersdorf

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Saalfelder Höhe

Eberstein Castle Ruins – Eberstein Hunting Lodge loop from Dittersdorf

Moderate

4.9

(15)

60

hikers

Eberstein Castle Ruins – Eberstein Hunting Lodge loop from Dittersdorf

02:14

7.20km

280m

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: March 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.23 km

View from Saalfelder Höhe

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At this point there is a seat where you can wonderfully enjoy the view into the distance

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2

1.91 km

At the Hünenkuppe

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The Hünenkuppe is located in the Schwarzatal and is 788 meters above sea level near Oberweißbach. It is a popular hiking destination and various hiking trails lead up to the panoramic mountain.

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3

2.28 km

View from Hünenkuppe

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Great trail.. just for you.. you rarely find people here

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2.74 km

Elisabethfelsen Viewpoint

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Beautiful view of the wide countryside while descending a narrow trail

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3.40 km

Eberstein Castle Ruins

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Very nice place with a very nice view of the Schwarzatal. Eberstein is the ruin of a former hunting lodge.

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3.41 km

Eberstein Hunting Lodge

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It was built in 1844 in the Moorish style that was common at the time and was used by the royal family until 1918, particularly for wild boar hunting. The …

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7

4.43 km

Wildgatter

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Very beautiful hiking trails along the Schwarza. I am always excited about tours like this.

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4.80 km

Confluence of Dittersdorfer Werre and Braunsdorfer Werre

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Great circular hike in the Schwarzatal

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7.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.94 km

1.47 km

768 m

Surfaces

4.28 km

1.42 km

1.07 km

403 m

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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9°C

22 %

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