Best waterfall trails in Eisenach
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Explore the most popular waterfall trails near Eisenach with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.6 (146)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular, legendary hiking trail near Eisenach, Thuringia. The legendary Drachenschlucht south of Eisenach inspires both hikers and geologists. From the southern entrance at the Hohe Sonne, the hike leads through the narrow gorge on sturdy footbridges over the fairy grotto and along a rushing stream. Nature shows off its full charm here. The name of the gorge comes from Eisenach's patron saint, Saint George, also known as the dragon slayer, which is why numerous myths and legends surround the...
- 4.6 (47)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrGreat circular route in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. A beautiful and not too long circular route in wild and romantic nature. The "Elfengrotte" - a steep wall here in the layered landscape, idyllic ponds and a detour to a small waterfall await. Start at the signpost for the Mariental hiking trails. A little further up the main road, there is a pay and display car park. Highlights: - wild and romantic Dragon Gorge - Knöpfel ponds - "Elf Grotto" natural monument
- 4.5 (67)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Wartburg - Hohe Sonne nature reserve The hike begins at the Wartburg P1 car park, which is subject to a charge. The route first follows the road for a short distance before climbing up to Wartburgblick. From here, the magnificent view over the Thuringian Forest can be enjoyed before the route winds its way through the nature reserve. It passes the Elfengrotte grotto before finally reaching the Drachenschlucht gorge. This is a 3 kilometre long gorge to the south of...
- 4.7 (19)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hike in the Thuringian Forest This great hike starts at the car park at the Hohe Sonne barbecue and promises plenty of variety. Nature lovers will get their money's worth in the Drachenschlucht gorge, an approx. 3 km long rocky gorge that is only 68 cm wide in places. A real gem for those interested in cultural history awaits above the town of Eisenach: Wartburg Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which dates back to the Middle Ages and is best known for the fact that Martin Luther...
- 4.6 (8)·Easy·2.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort, charming hiking trail near Eisenach, Thuringia. A wonderful circular trail in the Thuringian Forest in the Forests nature reserve with gorges between Wartburg Castle and Hohe Sonne. The Dragon Gorge is particularly impressive. In the cool and damp gorge, you can discover mosses, small ferns, rock snails and copepods. Highlights of the circular route: - Picturesque natural landscape - Elves' grotto - Knöpfel ponds - Dragon Gorge - Marvellous views - Interesting flora and fauna
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·17.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic hike between Wartburg Castle and Wilhelmsthal. On this challenging hike, you can explore the beautiful nature of the Wartburg - Hohe Sonne nature reserve. Again and again you can enjoy magnificent views over the Thuringian Forest. At the southernmost point of the route is Lake Wilhemlsthal, from where a short detour to Wilhelmsthal Castle is possible.
- 3.2 (6)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrChallenging and eventful circular route around Eisenach, Thuringia Start is at the nature park gate at Eisenach town park. The train can be taken to "Eisenach" station and then the bus to the bus stop "Eisenach - Ernst-Abbe-Gymnasium". There are also car parking spaces near the bus stop. The route crosses the park to the "Weinstraße". The first stamp point quickly beckons for the collectors, before heading to the "Großer Drachenstein" rock with the second stamp point. The magnificent trail...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest waterfall trail in Eisenach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Eisenach is Von Eisenach zum Schloss Marksuhl. This trail is estimated to be 28.0 km long.
Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Eisenach?
Eisenach: With an ascent of 859 m, Von Eisenach zum Schloss Marksuhl has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Eisenach - Wilhelmsthal with 613 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Eisenach?
The most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Eisenach is Über Sophienhöhe, Zimmerburg und Wartburg with a 5.0-star rating from 9 reviews.
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