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Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen
Ellingshausen

Gökersacker Rooster Sculpture – View of Vachdorf loop from Ellingshausen

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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen
Ellingshausen

Gökersacker Rooster Sculpture – View of Vachdorf loop from Ellingshausen

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Gökersacker Rooster Sculpture – View of Vachdorf loop from Ellingshausen

04:43

16.5km

380m

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: August 8, 2026

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2.35 km

Halsberghütte – View of the Werratal and Werratal Bridge

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The Halsberghütte offers a great view of the Werra Valley and the Werra Valley Bridge on the A 71.

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2

2.71 km

View of the A71 Werratal Bridge

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The A 71 crosses the Werra Valley on an elegant bridge.

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3

3.68 km

There is a wonderful view of Belrieth, which also has a fortified church, from the path.

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4

4.39 km

Gökersacker Rooster Sculpture

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This beautiful colorful rooster right on the side of the path 🐔 and there is still a lot to discover along the way, keep your eyes open 😊

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5

4.78 km

Here, in paradise, there is a beautiful refuge and a kind of art hiking trail begins here on the Werra-Burgen-Steig.

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7.00 km

View of Vachdorf

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There is a beautiful view of Vachdorf from the Werra-Burgen-Steig.

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8.40 km

Old Vachdorf Station

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The "old" station building in Vachdorf has now been turned into a beautiful inn with a beer garden, located directly on the Werratal cycle path, ideal for "refueling"

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13.7 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

9

14.5 km

Three lord's stone

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This is where the districts of various noble lords met.

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16.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

3.06 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.90 km

4.06 km

3.52 km

1.83 km

131 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Monday 12 October

11°C

1°C

43 %

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