Prince Karl Günther Monument – Gillersdorf Slate Quarries loop from Herschdorf

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Herschdorf

Prince Karl Günther Monument – Gillersdorf Slate Quarries loop from Herschdorf

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Prince Karl Günther Monument – Gillersdorf Slate Quarries loop from Herschdorf

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3.74km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

16 m

Willmersdorf Trailhead and Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Small hiking car park above Willmersdorf. Space for approx. 4 to 6 cars. Right by the forest. Good starting point for the Pilzsteig or for climbing the Langer Berg.

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474 m

Rest area on the Langen Berg

Highlight • Rest Area

Small rest area right on the path between Willmersdorf and Gehren with a turnoff to Langer Berg. Signposts, tables and benches available, no roof.

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1.06 km

Hunting lodge on the Langer Berg

Highlight • Structure

The local history society lovingly cares for this building and the hiking boot tree.

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1.10 km

Fürstensitz and Prince Karl Günther Monument

Highlight • Monument

The princely residence not only offers a beautiful view, but is also a comfortable place for hiking breaks.

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1.30 km

Prince Karl Günther Monument and Viewpoint

Highlight • Monument

The monument was built between 1911 and 1912 on the initiative of the Thuringian Forest Association Gehren. The basic idea was to honor the deceased sovereign Karl Günther von Schwarzburg …

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1.32 km

Prince Karl Günther Monument

Highlight • Monument

A really nice place for a break, even in bad weather. 🔝

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1.39 km

Prince Karl-Günther Monument on Langer Berg

Highlight • Monument

The Lange Berg is an 808 meter high mountain ridge in the northern Thuringian Forest.
On top of the mountain stands the Prince Günther Monument. It was erected in honor of
Karl Günther of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen.

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2.18 km

Gillersdorf Slate Quarries

Highlight • Natural

Because it is a nature trail, there are often really well-made information boards that give you an insight into the landscape.

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3.74 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.45 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.88 km

1.86 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

13°C

2°C

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Comments

April 12, 2022,Karl-Günther-Denkmal auf dem langen Berg ⛰️

Short hike to the Karl Günther monument on the long mountain with a great view of Ilmenau, Langewiesen and Gehren. If you look closely you can also see the Schneekopf, Kickelhahn and Inselsberg. Start was the trail parking lot. From there you first pass the hunting lodge before you come to the Karl Günther monument. Then we continue on a …

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