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Loop 4: Hohe Sonne and the Luisengrotte – Eisenach

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Germany
Thuringia

Loop 4: Hohe Sonne and the Luisengrotte – Eisenach

Easy

4.4

(25)

85

hikers

Loop 4: Hohe Sonne and the Luisengrotte – Eisenach

00:59

3.43km

80m

Hiking

This beautiful, easy hike starts at the Hohe Sonne. From here, you walk on a slightly downhill path through the magnificent forest towards the Saalkopf and then continue to the Luisengrotte. You can take a pleasant break at the grotto. Benches and a table invite you to picnic, and the…

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Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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21 m

Hohe Sonne Trailhead Parking

Highlight • Parking

Free parking in the immediate vicinity of the Drachenschlucht and on the Rennsteig. A snack bar with plenty of seating is located directly at the parking lot.

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2

1.37 km

Luise's Grotto

Highlight • Cave

The little detour is definitely worth it. Perfect place to take a little break and listen to the rippling water.🌿

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3.43 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.99 km

394 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.76 km

632 m

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Sunday 12 July

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Comments

October 25, 2024,Runde an der Hohen Sonne, Eisenach
Eisenach, lunchtime walk
The Drachenschlucht was actually our goal. However, various circumstances made it impossible for us to go there. So we improvise and do a walk around the Hohe Sonne.


We walk through colorful autumn forest on beautiful forest paths to the Luisengrotte. Although our grotto looks different. But OK........ So we carry on and soon we take a …

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July 31, 2024

This beautiful, easy hike starts at the Hohe Sonne. From here, you walk on a slightly downhill path through the magnificent forest towards the Saalkopf and then continue to the Luisengrotte. You can take a pleasant break at the grotto. Benches and a table invite you to picnic, and the babbling water

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