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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Schwarzburg

Wildgatter – Eberstein Castle Ruins loop from Schwarzburg

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Schwarzburg

Wildgatter – Eberstein Castle Ruins loop from Schwarzburg

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Wildgatter – Eberstein Castle Ruins loop from Schwarzburg

02:08

18.7km

450m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.90 km

Forstbotanischer Garten

Nature Reserve

6.07 km

Schwarzatal Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Crossing point between Uferweg and Eberstein, with the option of climbing even further up the Griesbachfelsen.

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6.13 km

Schwarza River in the Thuringian Forest

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These fascinating geological formations, also known as scours, are a special feature of this river. Their formation is due to an erosive process caused by the turbulent flow of the …

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8.29 km

Uferweg (Riverside Trail) in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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A real tip for nature lovers. Here you will find countless bird species such as the kingfisher.
In summer it is the most pleasant place, easy (riverside path) to challenging (panoramic path) terrain, depending on your preference.

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8.49 km

Wildflower Meadow in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

Highlight • Natural

9.10 km

Cave Entrance

10.0 km

Wildgatter

Highlight • Trail

Very beautiful hiking trails along the Schwarza. I am always excited about tours like this.

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11.0 km

Eberstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Very nice place with a very nice view of the Schwarzatal. Eberstein is the ruin of a former hunting lodge.

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11.1 km

Medieval Stone Shelter in Thuringian Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

A small stone hut crouches on the mountainside, the grey slate stones are overgrown with moss in the joints, giving the hut the appearance of being a natural part of …

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18.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

1.30 km

1.04 km

913 m

652 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

3.62 km

2.12 km

875 m

309 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

3°C

45 %

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Wildgatter – Eberstein Castle Ruins loop from Schwarzburg

Schwarzatal Shelter

Schwarza River in the Thuringian Forest

Uferweg (Riverside Trail) in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Wildflower Meadow in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

Wildgatter

Eberstein Castle Ruins

Medieval Stone Shelter in Thuringian Forest

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