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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Döschnitz

Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarzburg Armory loop from Döschnitz

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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Döschnitz

Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarzburg Armory loop from Döschnitz

Moderate

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Schwarzburg Castle – Schwarzburg Armory loop from Döschnitz

04:23

13.3km

620m

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 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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5.92 km

Schwarzburg Castle

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Schwarzburg Castle offers an exciting blend of history, impressive architecture, and beautiful nature. Don't miss the Imperial Hall with its imperial portraits, the Princely Armory with its unique collection of weapons, and the magnificent view of the Schwarza Valley.

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5.98 km

Talkirche Schwarzburg

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located in the center of Schwarzburg

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6.25 km

View of Unterort, Schwarzburg

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The lower town is also very pretty and there is a nice cafe there

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6.42 km

View of Schwarzburg Castle and the Schwarzatal Valley

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Here you can find out about the signing of the constitution by Friedrich Ebert.

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6.43 km

View of Schwarzburg Castle and the Schwarzatal valley

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Great views of the castle and the Schwarzatal...

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6.56 km

Schwarzburg Armory

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The armory is the only preserved, free-standing armory in Germany. The extensive collection of equipment and weapons can only be admired with a one-hour guided tour that starts every hour on the hour.

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6.85 km

Schwarzburg Castle - Imperial Hall building

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Schwarzburg Castle is located high above the valley, in the midst of wooded mountains. The first mention of Schwarzburg and the Count of Schwarzburg comes from the year 1071. The …

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7.95 km

View of the Schwarza River bend

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A beautiful view of the Schwarza loop.

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13.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.16 km

3.64 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

5.05 km

827 m

691 m

595 m

380 m

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