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Thuringia

Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

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Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Thuringia

Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

Moderate

5.0

(1)

7

hikers

Dragon Gorge – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

02:32

8.87km

200m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Bus stop

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2.66 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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2.68 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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2.73 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

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The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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2.99 km

Dragon Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

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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4.66 km

Bench with a view of the Drachenschlucht

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Bench at the upper entrance of the Drachenschlucht - with a view of the Drachenschlucht

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7.30 km

Dragon Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Sturdy shoes are mandatory as it is usually damp and slippery. A walking stick can be helpful.
Very varied gorge. In more difficult places there are also tethers. The narrowest …

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7.91 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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8.12 km

Gottlob König information board at the Landgrafen Gorge

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Here you can learn a lot about Gottlob König, who was responsible for the Weimar forest administration

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8.87 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.37 km

4.20 km

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.20 km

2.89 km

1.40 km

261 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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