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Thuringia

Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

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Thuringia

Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

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4.8

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238

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Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

01:40

5.87km

140m

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: March 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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33 m

Hohe Sonne Trailhead Parking

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Free parking in the immediate vicinity of the Drachenschlucht and on the Rennsteig. A snack bar with plenty of seating is located directly at the parking lot.

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94 m

View of Wartburg Castle

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The Wartburg towers as a landmark high above the city of Eisenach - 1000 years of German history are reflected in it again. Especially well known is the fact that …

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327 m

Dragon Gorge

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After three weeks of hiking in Thuringia, I can say that this is the most beautiful natural spectacle I have seen. Great how the path meanders through the moss-covered rocks of the gorge.

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2.24 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

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The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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2.28 km

Dragon Gorge

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We started early and had the gorge almost to ourselves. An absolute highlight, and not just for children - high rocks, water and plants create a unique backdrop.

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2.30 km

Waterfall in the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge)

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Coming from Mariental, the small waterfall is located at the beginning of the gorge on the right of the path.

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7

2.31 km

The big "A" in the rock

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The Big A can be found at the beginning or end of the Dragon Gorge, depending on where you enter the gorge.

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8

2.79 km

Oberer Knöpfelsteich Picnic Area

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Here at the upper Knöpfelsteich there is a covered bench with a view of the pond. From there you can watch the many fish swimming around in the pond. Sometimes …

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5.87 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

2.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

1.70 km

540 m

214 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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