Best waterfall trails in Naturschutzgebiet Wartburg - Hohe Sonne
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Explore the most popular waterfall trails in Naturschutzgebiet Wartburg - Hohe Sonne 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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- 4.7 (143)·Moderate·4.1 mi·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 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 there are numerous myths and legends about...
- 4.5 (65)·Moderate·6.6 mi·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·5.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular 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...
- 4.6 (8)·Easy·1.7 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort, charming hiking trail near Eisenach, Thuringia. A beautiful circular route in the Thuringian Forest in the forests with gorges nature reserve between Wartburg and Hohe Sonne. The Drachenschlucht is particularly impressive. In the cool, damp gorge you can explore mosses, small ferns, rock snails and copepods, among other things. Highlights of the circular route: - Picturesque natural landscape - Elf Grotto - Button stitches - Dragon Canyon - Magnificent views - Interesting flora and...
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·11 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best waterfall trail to hike in Naturschutzgebiet Wartburg - Hohe Sonne?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best waterfall trail to hike in Naturschutzgebiet Wartburg - Hohe Sonne is Drachenschlucht, which has a 4.7 star rating from 144 reviews. This trail is 4.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 853 ft.
What is the longest waterfall trail in Naturschutzgebiet Wartburg - Hohe Sonne?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Naturschutzgebiet Wartburg - Hohe Sonne is Eisenach - Wilhelmsthal. This trail is estimated to be 11.0 mi long.
How many waterfall trails are in Naturschutzgebiet Wartburg - Hohe Sonne?
There are 6 waterfall trails in Naturschutzgebiet Wartburg - Hohe Sonne.These waterfall trails have an average 4.7-star ratingfrom 253 AllTrails community reviews.
Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Naturschutzgebiet Wartburg - Hohe Sonne?
Eisenach - Wilhelmsthal has the most elevation gain for waterfall trails with 2,011 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Über Sophienhöhe, Zimmerburg und Wartburg, which has 1,781 ft of elevation gain.
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