View of Kahla from the Dohlenstein – View of Leuchtenburg loop from Kahla

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View of Kahla from the Dohlenstein – View of Leuchtenburg loop from Kahla

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View of Kahla from the Dohlenstein – View of Leuchtenburg loop from Kahla

02:34

8.10km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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361 m

Vineyards Near Jena

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Many different grape varieties and wine production are described here.

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1.31 km

View of Leuchtenburg

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From the neighboring Pfaffenberg there is not only a beautiful view, in spring the meadows are full of wild primroses and liverworts. There is also a cache at the top.

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2.23 km

Bench With a View of Leuchtenburg Castle

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Cozy wooden bench with a view to relax

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2.35 km

View of Leuchtenburg Castle from Dohlenstein

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Nice view of the light castle.

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2.65 km

View of Kahla from the Dohlenstein

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Wonderful view of Kahla.

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2.84 km

Narrow path that goes constantly uphill. In rainy weather, etc., I don't want to go up or down. I just went up today. Niece for those afraid of heights. Down the others. Right the way over the meadow.

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4.04 km

Pedestrian Bridge from Kahla to Dohlenstein

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The bridge significantly shortens the route from the train station to the Leuchtenburg.

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6.80 km

View of Leuchtenburg

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Here you have a beautiful view of the Leuchtenburg castle further up.

You can also visit the medieval adventure castle itself. There is a museum and a small restaurant. In …

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8.10 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

2.91 km

1.38 km

467 m

280 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

1.35 km

1.25 km

1.24 km

463 m

214 m

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

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Comments

March 20, 2022,Thüringen/ Mittleres Saaletal… 👧gerecht ;) über den Pfaffenberg zur Leuchtenburg, Panoramarunde von Kahla

A really great panoramic tour for which children are also enthusiastic! You are constantly accompanied by the view of the castle. At the same time, the eye cannot get enough of the great landscape down into the valley. The tour of the castle is worthwhile, entertaining and with insights into history. After a long break at the highest point of …

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October 16, 2024,Kahla - Leuchtenburg - Dohlenstein 🏰

Dream hike 😍. I've wanted to hike to Leuchtenburg for a long time, and today it finally worked out and the weather was perfect. We set off from Kahla via Dohlenstein to Leuchtenburg. There I visited the castle and, as is the tradition there, I made a wish while breaking porcelain. The castle can only be visited with an entrance …

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February 18, 2024,Leuchtenburg

Sunday trip to Leuchtenburg. Detailed description follows...

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September 24, 2025,🎒🥾 Auf den Dohlenstein

After the first, rather lackluster part of the day, my day definitely needed some confetti. Since my accommodation is at the foot of the Dohlenstein, a short hike was a good idea. It was steep, sometimes with my nose just above the ground, up along switchbacks in the forest path. I simply pushed away the uneasy thought of how I …

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June 8, 2025,Dohlenstein – Leuchtenburg - Runde ab Kahla

A short but very beautiful and varied tour to Leuchtenburg Castle – including a visit.
We started at the train station in Kahla. First, there were some beautiful climbs up the Dohlenstein, which was impressive even from below. Once at the top, there was a magnificent view. The path then continued along the ridge to Leuchtenburg Castle.
There's much to …

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September 30, 2023,Die Leuchtenburg bei Kahla! Wunderschön!

I think: if the paths are wet, you should avoid the climb to Dohlenstein, as I did in constant serpentines, or at least wear suitable footwear. You should also be able to assess your personal condition well

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June 6, 2022,Pfingstwanderung 🌸🥾🎒zur Leuchtenburg🏰

Today we went from Kahla to the Leuchtenburg with kith and kin. The ascent to the Dohlenstein was quite challenging🥵🥵 Actually, a short detour to a viewpoint on the Dohlenstein was planned, but the approaching rain front thwarted our plans. As soon as we arrived at the Leuchtenburg, it started🌧... There was a lot to discover on the castle grounds …

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November 2, 2024,Rundweg von Kahla Bhf hinauf zur Leuchtenburg

A pleasant and manageable hike, mostly on narrow forest paths, from Kahla train station up to Leuchtenburg. A delight despite the drizzle and cloud-covered summit! We stopped off at the Blume bakery before setting off.

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