Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

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285

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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

02:00

6.91km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.23 km

View of the Wartburg from Marienblick

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Nice view of the Wartburg. Two small benches invite you to rest.

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4.01 km

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

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The Dragon Gorge is always great. In winter with the loud rushing water and from spring onwards it is incredibly green.

However, it is also very busy at weekends, so if possible, choose a weekday to visit.

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4.58 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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4.60 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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4.66 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

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The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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5.99 km

Small waterfall in the Drachenschlucht

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Small and somewhat hidden but the eye-catcher on the ascent.

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6.31 km

Steep stairs

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Well, it's not quite that steep.

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6.80 km

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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6.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

3.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.48 km

2.26 km

879 m

261 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

7°C

48 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

April 21, 2022,Besuch der Automobilwelt in Eisenach und der Gang durch die Drachenschlucht

With the family ties on the way in Eisenach. We then combined the excursion to Eisenach into the automotive world with a hike through the Drachenschlucht. A highlight for young and old. The Landgrafenschlucht has to wait a little longer until the next excursion.

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July 19, 2025,Drachenschlucht über Elisabethenhöhe nach Mariental Eisenach.. 🥾🎒🚍🚂.. 👌🚂

It was a really beautiful tour with lots of greenery 😄. The last few meters of the way back were very steep, rocky, and bumpy, but great 😊.
Unfortunately, Komoot stopped part of it and recorded a line 😏.

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