Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

02:32

8.67km

230m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.07 km

View of the Wartburg from Blidenstatt

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there you have a great view of the Wartburg
it is always a pleasure

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2.36 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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2.51 km

Footbridge over the Marienbach

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Rustic footbridge over the Marienbach stream.

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2.95 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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2.96 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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4.33 km

Small waterfall in the Drachenschlucht

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

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5.66 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

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The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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5.75 km

Dragon Gorge

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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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8.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.71 km

1.51 km

452 m

Surfaces

4.64 km

1.50 km

1.45 km

829 m

255 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

12°C

2°C

43 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

October 5, 2022,Wartburg und Drachenschlucht

Today we wanted to take it a little easier and decided to hike via the Wartburg through the Drachenschlucht to the "Hohe Sonne" and from there take the bus back to Hörschel.

Thanks to the recommendation of locals, we took the bus towards Eisenach in the morning and got off at the "Georgenstrasse" stop. From there it was about 1.5 …

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May 3, 2023,Drachenschlucht- Sängerwiesen - Eliashöhle - Wartburg - Metilstein - Eisenach

The reference to sure-footedness is to be taken seriously, the route is not particularly difficult, but in places it may be critical for people who have major problems with sure-footedness.

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