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Mühlburg – Gleichen Castle loop from Mühlberg

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Mühlburg – Gleichen Castle loop from Mühlberg

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117

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Mühlburg – Gleichen Castle loop from Mühlberg

02:31

8.99km

170m

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 20, 2026

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269 m

Mühlberg Aqueduct

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The aqueduct in Mühlberg is an artificial confluence of the Weidbach and Burgbach rivers. In earlier times, such an aqueduct was used to carry the Weidbach water to the Steigmühle …

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Waidbach and Waterfall in Mühlberg

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The Weidbach flows under Karl-Marxstrasse and Burgstrasse. The aqueduct is an artificially created watercourse that used to be used to carry the Weidbach to Steigmühle. Today, the Weidbach water flows …

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538 m

Mühlburg

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Mühlberg has a lot to offer historically, but there are also beautiful and old houses here.

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2.47 km

View of Mühlburg and Wachsenburg

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The "Drei Gleichen" are not that much alike - the view of the Mühlburg is simply wonderful ... further left to the Wachsenburg.

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2.60 km

Gleichen Castle

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The ruined castle Gleichen on the southern edge of the Thuringian Basin, together with the Mühlburg and the Wachsenburg, is probably the best-known ensemble of castles in Germany, the Drei …

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5.64 km

Schloßleite peat pond with view of Wachsenburg Castle

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Beautiful panoramic view through the valley to all 3 castles

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7.26 km

View Over the Torfloch to Wachsenburg Castle

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When hiking, it is always nice to see a castle on a mountain. There are three of them here. The Wachsenburg is also a wonderful highlight.

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8.06 km

Boundary Stones of the Electorate of Mainz (1777) — Schloßleite

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The Archbishop and Elector of Mainz, Karl-Friedrich-Joseph von Erthal, visited Mühlberg as sovereign on June 21, 1777. Therefore, boundary stones of the Electorate of Mainz were set in the area …

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8.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.60 km

1.07 km

773 m

288 m

220 m

Surfaces

5.32 km

2.38 km

772 m

387 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

29°C

12°C

20 %

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Comments

July 17, 2023,Wanderung zu den 3 (2) Gleichen

Having driven past it on the autobahn more than 100 times, I finally wanted to visit the three equals myself. The walls of the castle and the castle Mühlburg can be explored for a small fee. From both bergfrieds you have a beautiful view of the wide Thuringian countryside. It was Monday, so the Wachsenburg is closed - I was …

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March 6, 2025,Rundweg bei Burg Gleichen 3

At this time of year, a visit to the March snowdrops below the Mühlburg is a highlight. This was the first time we did the walk around the Gleichen Castle. There were also many March snowdrops on the castle hill there.
All in all, a lovely walk with new views of the 3 Gleichen mountains every time.

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March 10, 2026,Am Fuße der Drei Gleichen

Beautiful paths, interesting information panels about local attractions, places to rest, birdwatching opportunities, wildflowers in the forest, and ever-changing views of the castles.

What more could you want?

😊👍 Perhaps Freudenthal is open again—not today, but at least it's being cultivated again after years.

🍺🌭🍷

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March 20, 2022,Drei Gleichen-Runde

Very varied landscape. It is also very interesting geologically. You are in one of the 15 national Geoparks in Germany. The Freudenthal hiking car park is a recommended starting point. From mid-March, the Adonis roses begin to bloom at the foot of the castle. In Mühlberg you can eat ice cream and homemade cakes and relax.

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December 8, 2024,Burg Gleichen /Mühlburg ♟️427/425

Today we visited the other two castles of the 3 Gleichen and got stamps ♟️425 (Mühlburg) and ♟️427 (Burg Gleichen). So this tour is also ticked off ✔️
The weather was surprisingly nice, so we also got a few good photos.
We were already looking forward to the tour because the first visit to Veste Wachsenburg was already a great …

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Mühlburg – Gleichen Castle loop from Mühlberg

Mühlberg Aqueduct

Waidbach and Waterfall in Mühlberg

Mühlburg

View of Mühlburg and Wachsenburg

Gleichen Castle

Schloßleite peat pond with view of Wachsenburg Castle

View Over the Torfloch to Wachsenburg Castle

Boundary Stones of the Electorate of Mainz (1777) — Schloßleite

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