Lake Altenberg – Wilhelmsthal Palace loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

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Lake Altenberg – Wilhelmsthal Palace loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

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Lake Altenberg – Wilhelmsthal Palace loop from Schloss Wilhelmsthal

01:18

4.88km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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149 m

Wilhelmsthal Lake, Park, and Palace

Highlight • Lake

Unfortunately no water, but if it does, it will be an idyllic spot

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310 m

View of the Lake in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Highlight • Lake

The shore away from the road invites you to take a walk.

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641 m

View of Schwalbennest from the lake in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Highlight • Viewpoint

Exactly opposite, in an exposed location, is the Schwalbennest Alp. A detour there on a circuit around the lake is definitely worth it - and not just because of the view. 👌

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733 m

Bench With a View of Hirschstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this pretty place to rest you also have a view towards Hohe Sonne and the Hirschstein.

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1.21 km

Wilhelmsthal Forest House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Waldhaus Wilhelmsthal was built around 1780 as a guest house for Wilhelmsthal Castle in the Biedermeier style.

From 1903 to 1906, the Waldhaus was extensively remodeled and subsequently used as a residential and administrative building for the forestry administration.

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2.09 km

Altenberger Lake Camping Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The campsite is located about 8 km from Eisenach and is ideal as a starting point for many attractions, in and around Eisenach. 3.6. Km away is the rest area …

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