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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Drognitz

Linkenmühle Mill Ferry – Drachenschwanz Hut loop from Kaulsdorf

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Drognitz

Linkenmühle Mill Ferry – Drachenschwanz Hut loop from Kaulsdorf

Moderate

4.8

(5)

26

hikers

Linkenmühle Mill Ferry – Drachenschwanz Hut loop from Kaulsdorf

03:18

11.6km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.77 km

Path Along the Saale River

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2

3.62 km

View of the Drachenschwanz

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Such a beautiful piece of earth. Incredible views over forests and mountains of the Saale valley. A tough tour by bike and on foot - some sections of the route …

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3

5.66 km

Linkenmühle Mill Ferry

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The mill ferry makes it possible to translate people by car and motorbike from one side of the reservoir to the other. The northern pier of the mill ferry is …

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4

5.97 km

Inn and guesthouse "Haus am Stausee"

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vorwerk-altenroth.de
Friendly, clean, good food, located directly on the Saale

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5

7.79 km

Drachenschwanz Hut

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Unterstell or resting hut with view to the Drachenschwanz.

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B

11.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.54 km

2.66 km

775 m

628 m

Surfaces

8.79 km

2.08 km

574 m

152 m

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Friday 22 May

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