Best long trails in Eisenach

Varied loop in the Thuringian Forest This family-friendly hike leads through the nature reserve "Forests with gorges between Wartburg and Hohe Sonne" and connects the two gorges "Drachenschlucht" and "Landgrafenschlucht". In particular, the legendary Drachenschlucht is one of the most popular excursion and hiking destinations in the region. The rock formation, which is unique in Thuringia, is three kilometers long and at its narrowest point is less than 70 cm. Sturdy shoes are highly...

Panoramic 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...

Popular loop, in Wartburg - Hohe Sonne nature reserve, Thuringia This is a great loop through the Thuringian Forest, which has a lot to offer from the beautiful town of Eisenach to the historic Wartburg Castle and natural attractions such as the Drachenschlucht. A special sight along the route is the "Wilde Sau" stone cross, which was erected in 1483 and is the oldest of its kind on the Rennsteig. Attention: The Drachenschlucht can be closed at short notice due to the weather. The path can...

Popular hike in the Thuringian Forest This great hike starts at the parking lot at the Hohe Sonne grill and promises a lot of variety. Nature lovers get their money's worth in the Drachenschlucht, an approx. 3 km long and in places only 68 cm wide gorge. A real jewel for those interested in culture and history is waiting above the city of Eisenach: The Wartburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose history dates back to the Middle Ages and which is best known for the fact that Martin Luther...

Popular, varied loop through the Wartburg - Hohe Sonne nature reserve, Thuringia. The hike starts in Eisenach's old town, which is well worth seeing, right by the railway station, and leads up to Wartburg Castle. It is well worth a visit here and there are refreshment stops and bathrooms. The route then leads to the fantastic, wild and romantic Drachenschlucht gorge. Over wooden planks or gratings, the route leads directly over a stream and between the moss-covered, gigantic stones. There...

This route connects one of the most spectacular natural monuments in Thuringia with the most important symbol of German history. The trail leads from the Rennsteig Pass at the Hohe Sonne parking lot down into the fascinating Drachenschlucht gorge, where the path winds over gratings directly above the stream through crevices, some of which are only shoulder-wide. After the ascent out of the gorge, the trail leads across the Sängerwiese meadow up to Wartburg Castle, which towers majestically...

Stage 4 of the Werra Valley Cycle Path. The penultimate day's stage of the Werra Valley Cycle Path starts in the birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach. A visit to the famous Eisenstadt Wartburg is a must before heading to Creuzburg, Treffurt and finally to the destination Eschwege. Highlights: - Creuzburg: romantic fortress from 1170, Nikolaikirche - Ebenshausen: Trinity Church - Probsteizella nature reserve: Falkener Klippen, Ziegental, orchid-beech forest, Bauernkanzel - Treffurt: historic...

Challenging and eventful loop 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 is named...

Panoramic hike between Wartburg and Wilhelmsthal. The beautiful nature of the Wartburg - Hohe Sonne nature reserve can be explored on this challenging hike. Great views over the Thuringian Forest can be enjoyed again and again. At the southernmost point of the route is the Wilhemlsthaler See, from which a small detour to Wilhelmsthal Castle is possible.