Tunnel to Totenfels – Herbaceous meadow loop from Harra

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Tunnel to Totenfels – Herbaceous meadow loop from Harra

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Tunnel to Totenfels – Herbaceous meadow loop from Harra

02:11

7.82km

160m

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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206 m

Harra Castle

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The place Harra was first mentioned in a document by Hartmut von Lobdaburg in 1232. The place became known as the knight seat of Albert von Harra. Today the castle is privately owned and cannot be visited.

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525 m

Tunnel to Totenfels

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At the end of the Totenfels single trail (komoot.de/highlight/3452816) it goes through the tunnel down to the Saale or up to the subsequent single trail, that's fun 👌🏻

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1.07 km

View of the Saale River from the Totenfels

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Great vantage point north of Harra, accessible via a narrow forest path. From the seating area you can enjoy the beautiful view and peace.

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1.18 km

Rest Area Near Totenfels

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Rest area between Harra Nord and Harra stops, near Totenfels. Not covered.

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1.72 km

View of the Saale River and the Bleilochtalsperre (Bleilochtal Reservoir)

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Nice resting place with a great view of the foothills of the Bleilochtalsperre

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1.76 km

Bench With View of the Saale Valley

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Nice vantage point with a view of the Saale.

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6.09 km

Herbaceous meadow

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Homestead near Harra with great views

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6.40 km

Orientation Disc at Lauschebühl

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Orientation disc above Harra, on Lauschebühl, near the herbaceous meadow

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7.82 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

1.63 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.21 km

1.65 km

956 m

444 m

277 m

258 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

4°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

March 29, 2024,Wanderrunde ab Harra

By bus to Harra, walked a round trip, had a break and by bus back to Lobenstein

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September 8, 2024,2. Wanderung in Harra: Totenfels

Tour starts at Harra train station, through the town. Bizarre path to Totenfelsen, underpass under the railway tracks, toilet in the garden 😂. Amazing view at Totenfelsen. Then a wall path along the railway tracks, which lie far below. Bench close to the abyss with an incredible view of the Saale... again above the tracks, eerily quiet. The hiking trail …

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June 16, 2025,Wanderung Harra/Rosenthal am Rennsteig, zum Totenfels, Blick auf die Saale

Brother-Sister Tour; last day: We drive to Harra, which belongs to the municipality of Rosenthal am Rennsteig. We can park easily at the village square, but there are also plenty of parking spaces at the church. Unfortunately, we can only visit the church from the outside, as it is locked. Harra Castle is privately owned, but we can still walk …

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