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Loop through the romantic Johannistal near Eisenach – Thuringian Forest

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Thuringia

Loop through the romantic Johannistal near Eisenach – Thuringian Forest

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Loop through the romantic Johannistal near Eisenach – Thuringian Forest

02:13

7.82km

180m

Hiking

With this hike you will explore a variety of different landscapes in two hours, from wildly romantic gorges to breathtaking views. It starts at the cozy Prinzenteich in Eisenach. With boat rentals and restaurants right on the water, it is also the ideal destination for a reward when you return…

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Last updated: June 3, 2024

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Wälder mit Schluchten zwischen Wartburg und Hohe Sonne

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99 m

Prinzenteich, Eisenach

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Beautifully situated pond at the foot of the Wartburg in Eisenach, highly recommended in summer, directly with a pond café.

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1.87 km

Ludwigsklamm Waterfall

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The highlight of the path, about halfway up the Ludwigsklamm, is particularly beautiful to see in winter when the waterfall freezes.

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5.82 km

Burschenschaft Monument, Eisenach

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The Burschenschaftsdenkmal was built between 1900 and 1902 under the responsibility of the Eisenach master mason Gustav Stein. The 33-meter-high monument, dedicated to the students who fell in the anti-Napoleonic Wars of Liberation, was solemnly inaugurated on May 22, 1902.

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6.18 km

Very nice short ridge path with a great view on one side of the Wartburg and Eisenach - at your feet and on the other side of the mountain hotel with the fraternity monument.

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7.82 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.12 km

2.44 km

1.07 km

191 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

1.67 km

836 m

665 m

382 m

113 m

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January 21, 2022,"Durch das romantische Johannistal" bei Eisenach (Bus-Eisenach-Prinzenteich P+R - Bus-Eisenach-Prinzenteich P+R)
Tour template: tourenportal-thueringer-wald.de/mobile/de/tour/wandern/rundwandern-durch-das-romantische-johannistal-bei-eisenach-/33972264
Today I had the option of an after-work hike as I only had one online training session that ended at 3 p.m. The short tour near Eisenach was worth it.

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I had already chosen today's tour at the beginning of this year as an alternative to the Eisenach gorge tour in case the Drachenschlucht was closed due to the massive ice overhangs. Fortunately, that was not the case.

Starting at the Prinzenteich, we leave Eisenach in the direction of the Ludwigsklamm. The highlight of this rocky gorge is the Ludwigsgrotte. …

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Circular hike - "Through the romantic Johannistal" Eisenach with the Kathausgarten.

Various natural monuments and great views are waiting for you. With a little luck you will see a small waterfall.

In addition to the popular Drachenschlucht and Landgrafenschlucht, there is another interesting, beautiful but less well-known gorge in Eisenach. The so-called Ludwigsklamm is located in a nature reserve in …

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Circular Hike - "Through the Romantic Johannistal Valley"
Eisenach - Thuringian Forest, March 16, 2025 🌤
A short break on the drive to Hermsdorf.
In addition to the popular Drachenschlucht and Landgrafenschlucht Gorges, there is another interesting, beautiful, but lesser-known gorge in Eisenach. The so-called Ludwigsklamm Gorge is located in a nature reserve in the Johannistal Valley and is more …

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Today🗓 we had an appointment with@©️onwayBiker〽️🚴🏽‍♂️🥾 ...Maik.
We started our tour at the Burschenschaftsdenkmal in Eisenach.
The weather was a dream again today. 👌☀️🦋🐝.
From the Burschenschaftsdenkmal we walked to the Ludwigsklamm.
Always with a beautiful view towards Wartburg. 🏰📷🔝.
We took a break at the "Ludwigsgrotte" waterfall.🍻
It was wonderful, this peace and quiet...just birdsong 🐦and the waterfall trickling …

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This self-made tour included the small Ludwigsklamm Gorge.
The waterfall in the Ludwigsgrotte was currently out of water.
Over the Göpelskuppe, we followed beautiful paths to the Burschenschaft Monument. Along the way, we were repeatedly treated to views of the Wartburg Castle.
A panoramic path leads to Sophienhöhe, from which you have fantastic views of the city and the Wartburg …

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This is one of my favorite tours. Even if it's not that long. But you can enjoy nature and the tranquility, as there are few hikers here. The ascent to the Marienhöhe is strenuous, but the view of the Wartburg and Eisenach is worth it

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Autumn forest ☀️🍁🍂, squirrel 🐿, not so crowded, relaxing, not exhausting

Arrival by train today, the start was at Eisenach station. You quickly leave the city behind and head up into the forest. By the way, the tour is also characterized by the fact that you don't hear any neighboring street noise.

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March 28, 2024

With this hike you will explore a variety of different landscapes in two hours, from wildly romantic gorges to breathtaking views. It starts at the cozy Prinzenteich in Eisenach. With boat rentals and restaurants right on the water, it is also the ideal destination for a reward when you return from this

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August 14, 2025

The passageway near the fraternity monument has been closed. Presumably by the people from the mountain hotel.

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