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Bärenbachtal Ponds – Fairy grotto loop from Wolfsburg-Unkeroda

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Bärenbachtal Ponds – Fairy grotto loop from Wolfsburg-Unkeroda

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Bärenbachtal Ponds – Fairy grotto loop from Wolfsburg-Unkeroda

02:58

10.5km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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649 m

Bärenbachtal Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Nice valley with some ponds

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3.13 km

Rennsteig and Lutherweg Junction

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Rennsteig and Luther Weg together

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5.41 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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5.50 km

The Middle Knöpfel Ponds

Highlight • Lake

After the ascent through the dragon gorge to the high sun one is at this way point almost again in the valley. There is a nice rest area waiting here.

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5.59 km

Knöpfelsteiche

Highlight • Lake

Very nicely situated. Unfortunately there is also little water, but you can still take a break here on one of the benches.

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5.99 km

Fairy grotto

Highlight • Waterfall

A highlight that you should treat yourself to, the way to the 2nd floor requires surefootedness.

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6.11 km

Elfengrotte Forest Steps

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Entrance to the rock paradise... a real feast for the eyes

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7.11 km

Wild sow - Touringen stamp no. 21

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The Atonement "Wild sow" dates back to 1483. He describes an oral accident, according to legend, a hunting accident in which a servant wanted to protect his masters from a …

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7.81 km

Kisselblick

Viewpoint

10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.01 km

1.27 km

199 m

Surfaces

8.38 km

1.88 km

222 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Friday 22 May

27°C

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Bärenbachtal Ponds – Fairy grotto loop from Wolfsburg-Unkeroda

Bärenbachtal Ponds

Rennsteig and Lutherweg Junction

Oberer Knöpfelsteich Picnic Area

The Middle Knöpfel Ponds

Knöpfelsteiche

Fairy grotto

Elfengrotte Forest Steps

Wild sow - Touringen stamp no. 21

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