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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

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Wartburgkreis

Marksuhl

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

02:00

6.91km

180m

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: June 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.23 km

View of the Wartburg from Marienblick

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Nice view of the Wartburg. Two small benches invite you to rest.

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4.01 km

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

Highlight • Gorge

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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4.60 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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4.61 km

Dragon Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

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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4.66 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

Highlight • Gorge

The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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5.86 km

Wooden log bench in the Drachenschlucht

Highlight • Structure

Cool idea, worth a group photo

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5.99 km

Small waterfall in the Drachenschlucht

Highlight • Waterfall

Small and somewhat hidden but the eye-catcher on the ascent.

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6.80 km

View of Wartburg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 the castle granted exile to the outlaw Martin Luther, who translated the New Testament here. From here, the view of the castle is rather distant but no less beautiful. But a few kilometers it is still to Eisenach.

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6.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

3.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.48 km

2.32 km

823 m

261 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Monday 29 June

26°C

14°C

79 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

April 21, 2022,Besuch der Automobilwelt in Eisenach und der Gang durch die Drachenschlucht

With the family ties on the way in Eisenach. We then combined the excursion to Eisenach into the automotive world with a hike through the Drachenschlucht. A highlight for young and old. The Landgrafenschlucht has to wait a little longer until the next excursion.

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July 19, 2025,Drachenschlucht über Elisabethenhöhe nach Mariental Eisenach.. 🥾🎒🚍🚂.. 👌🚂

It was a really beautiful tour with lots of greenery 😄. The last few meters of the way back were very steep, rocky, and bumpy, but great 😊.
Unfortunately, Komoot stopped part of it and recorded a line 😏.

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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Hohe Sonne

View of the Wartburg from Marienblick

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

Waterfall in the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge)

Dragon Gorge

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

Wooden log bench in the Drachenschlucht

Small waterfall in the Drachenschlucht

View of Wartburg Castle

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