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Drachenschlucht: gorge adventure near Eisenach

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Drachenschlucht: gorge adventure near Eisenach

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Drachenschlucht: gorge adventure near Eisenach

02:57

10.4km

230m

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The Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge) is a nearly ten-meter-deep gorge carved into the landscape by a stream. A fascinating hiking trail leads through it, which you will follow on this tour. The route offers unique natural experiences in this natural monument below Wartburg Castle, formed over millions of years. Opposite it…

by Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich

Last updated: August 27, 2025

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1.83 km

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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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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5.64 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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6.22 km

Great Drachenstein Oak and Viewpoint

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The view is breathtaking! Especially beautiful in combination with the Dragon Gorge and the Landgrave Gorge!

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7.66 km

Landgrafen Gorge

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The Landgrafenschlucht is a little more lovely than the neighboring Drachenschlucht, but its rock formations and vegetation are no less impressive. A wide, easy-to-walk path winds through it, secured in some places by wooden planks or steps or small bridges.

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10.4 km

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5.73 km

4.57 km

115 m

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4.68 km

4.31 km

1.02 km

347 m

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September 25, 2023,Thüringen-Drachen- und Landgrafenschlucht🥾🐶🌞

WOW❗ Just great❗
Did this wonderful tour in the best weather 🤗
😍😍😍

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June 1, 2025,Landgrafenschlucht & Drachenschlucht

I was completely alone in the famous Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge), although the Landgrafenschlucht (Landgrave Gorge) is also indescribably beautiful. When I set out at 6 p.m., the sun was shining. Perfect hiking weather, and I only met one other hiker and a young family on the entire tour. Amazing. So I was able to enjoy this natural spectacle all to …

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March 9, 2023,Schluchtentour Rundweg - Thüringerwald mit Wartburgblick

On the way in the Thuringian Forest, circular gorge tour just behind or before the town sign of Eisenach, it always follows the E A 1 into many a surprise. Once you have crossed the main road, the first adventure begins. The Dragon Gorge. 2 km slightly uphill, rocks line the narrow path to the right and left. Always along …

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May 26, 2026,Drachenschlucht 🐉 Gr.Drachenstein, Landgrafenschlucht 👨🏼‍🌾

Start of my hiking week in Masserberg Thuringia.
Used the arrival day for a short hike near Eisenach.
10 km circular hike on the EA 1, through the Drachenschlucht, over the Drachenstein (470 m), and back through the Landgrafenschlucht.
What an adventure hike: conquered the dragon 🐉 twice and then climbed up to the Landgrave 👨🏼‍🌾 😂
I started from …

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September 1, 2025,Runter von der Liste und wunderbar!🐉Drachenschlucht , 🏰Ausblicke und viel mehr…..

With my friend Andrea, who spontaneously joined us, we went to Eisenach. The goal was to close the gaps in our education and get a hike off our list!
We achieved both, had a nice meal at the Kartoffelhaus, and enjoyed perfect hiking weather!
A tip: definitely don't go via the Landgrafenschlucht to the Drachenschlucht as some hikers recommend, but …

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October 12, 2024,Runde Drachenschlucht- Landgrafenschlucht von Marienthal Familie Tour

Today we went on a great hike through the Drachenschlucht and the Landgrafenschlucht. Beautiful nature in wonderful autumn weather.

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January 20, 2024,❄️🌞Eisenacher Schluchtentour zur 🧊Eiszeit❄️🥾 🔁 vom Wander-🅿️ Phantasie

Since it is well known that the ice ages in our latitudes are usually quite short-lived, I took the opportunity today to visit the Drachenschlucht and Landgrafenschlucht in the best winter hiking weather to take a close look at the natural spectacle of "frozen water" 🧊🧊. However, I would have liked spikes on my shoes in some sections of the …

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March 24, 2022,🐉Schluchtenrundtour- Drachenschlucht/Drachenstein/Landgrafenschlucht🐉

This tour has been on my hiking list for a long time. Today I finally tackled it. The start through the Drachenschlucht was rather disappointing. The area around the Drachenstein and the path through the Landgrafenschlucht, which I think is more beautiful, made up for the initial disappointment. All in all a highly hyped tour, but I think there are …

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April 11, 2025

The Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge) is a nearly ten-meter-deep gorge carved into the landscape by a stream. A fascinating hiking trail leads through it, which you will follow on this tour. The route offers unique natural experiences in this natural monument below Wartburg Castle, formed over millions

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Dragon Gorge

View of Wartburg Castle

View of the Wartburg from Marienblick

Great Drachenstein Oak and Viewpoint

Landgrafen Gorge

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