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Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

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Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

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Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

02:07

7.33km

190m

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 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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94 m

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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327 m

Dragon Gorge

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After three weeks of hiking in Thuringia, I can say that this is the most beautiful natural spectacle I have seen. Great how the path meanders through the moss-covered rocks of the gorge.

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2.24 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

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The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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2.28 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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2.30 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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2.88 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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4.03 km

Fairy grotto

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

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4.62 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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7.33 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

3.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.47 km

2.46 km

1.14 km

214 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 28 August

22°C

13°C

63 %

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Comments

October 20, 2024,Drachenschlucht Eisenach beeindruckend schön

It's Sunday - and autumn holidays, so of course you can expect a lot to happen. We started from the high sun and walked to the left of the gorge on beautiful paths through the autumnal forest down to the entrance. Small lakes with ducklings on the way.

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May 9, 2023,Drachenschlucht Eisenach

Picked up my mistress from Bad Liebenstein today and made a nice morning tour through the Drachenschlucht.

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October 15, 2023,Kleiner Wasserfall – Drachenschlucht Runde von Eisenach

Dragon Canyon

After a few minutes of walking, a completely unique, fantastic-looking world opens up to you. The narrow gorge appears legendary and mystical. You feel a little transported to another time. It's impressive how the path winds through the mossy rock formations.

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June 17, 2025,🥾 Door de Drakenkloof bij Eisenach

In about five hours you travel by train from Arnhem via Duisburg to Eisenach. A beautiful town with an old gate, many ice cream parlors, a very nice vegan eatery Babi's Deli and an old castle high on the mountain above the houses. When I arrived the sun was still shining and I felt like stretching my legs, so I …

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May 27, 2023,Mega Runde für Kinder Elfengrotte – Drachenschlucht

Hello, my dears. I was here in the Drachenschlucht for the first time today with my son. Please don't be alarmed by the full parking lot. It really got lost. However, if you need a lot of rest, it is better to go in the morning.

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