Schwarzburg Armory – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Schwarzburg

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Schwarzburg

Schwarzburg Armory – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Schwarzburg

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Schwarzburg Armory – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Schwarzburg

01:58

6.49km

210m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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466 m

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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883 m

Schwarzburg Castle - Imperial Hall building

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High above the valley, amidst wooded mountains, lies Schwarzburg Castle. The first mention of Schwarzburg and the Count of Schwarzburg dates back to 1071. The river Schwarza encircles the castle …

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1.24 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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3.30 km

Tannenstock Trail Junction

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A very nice way to Trippstein. You can hike or bike to the Trippstein.

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3.94 km

Trippstein - View of Schwarzburg and Schwarzburg Castle

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Also a nice vantage point, high above the Schwarzatal. Should not be missed when hiking in this area.

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6.32 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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6.38 km

Talkirche Schwarzburg

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located in the center of Schwarzburg

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6.43 km

Lower Schwarzburg Village

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In addition to its numerous historical sights, Schwarzburg is the ideal starting point for long hikes in the romantic Schwarzatal. The abundance of forests and the purity of the air …

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6.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.34 km

1.95 km

1.50 km

661 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.38 km

1.50 km

929 m

866 m

575 m

220 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

7°C

60 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

October 30, 2021,Wanderung durchs Schwarzatal mit Fototour Thüringen

On Saturday I went on a guided hike through the Schwarzatal near Rudolstadt. We, that is Melanie from Photo Tour Thuringia and 10 other photo enthusiasts started in the idyllic Schwarzburg. We continued along the Schwarza through the forest up to the Tripstein and back to Schwarzburg. Actually not a long distance, but especially when taking photos, the journey is …

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March 2, 2024,Wanderung zum Schwarzburger Schloss und hinauf zum Trippstein

Today a little tour from Schwarzburg lower town up to the imperial hall, castle and armory past the former Hotel Weißer Hirsch zumTrippstein with wonderful
View of Schwarzburg. This place was once the pearl in the Schwarzatal and
A holiday stronghold can still be recognized by the many small hotels and guesthouses.
The descent from Trippstein to Schwarza is difficult. …

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