Schwarzburg Armory – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Schwarzburg

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Schwarzburg Armory – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Schwarzburg

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Schwarzburg Armory – Schwarzburg Castle loop from Schwarzburg

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3.66km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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191 m

View of Schwarzburg Castle and the Schwarzatal valley

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Here you can find out about the signing of the constitution by Friedrich Ebert.

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312 m

Schwarzburg Armory

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The armory is the only preserved, free-standing armory in Germany. The extensive collection of equipment and weapons can only be admired with a one-hour guided tour that starts every hour on the hour.

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608 m

Schwarzburg Castle - Imperial Hall building

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High above the valley, amidst wooded mountains, lies Schwarzburg Castle. The first mention of Schwarzburg and the Count of Schwarzburg dates back to 1071. The river Schwarza encircles the castle …

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1.25 km

Panorama Trail Schwarzatal

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In autumn you have a wonderful view up here.

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1.58 km

Suspension Bridge over the Schwarza River

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Schwarzburg is not only rich in history, but also highly recommended for its landscape. A very pretty suspension bridge.

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2.20 km

View of the Schwarza River bend

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A beautiful view of the Schwarza loop.

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3.09 km

Schwarzburg Castle

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Schwarzburg Castle offers an exciting blend of history, impressive architecture, and beautiful nature. Don't miss the Imperial Hall with its imperial portraits, the Princely Armory with its unique collection of weapons, and the magnificent view of the Schwarza Valley.

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3.20 km

Lower Schwarzburg Village

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In addition to its numerous historical sights, Schwarzburg is the ideal starting point for long hikes in the romantic Schwarzatal. The abundance of forests and the purity of the air …

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3.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.30 km

1.03 km

972 m

340 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.55 km

761 m

448 m

435 m

283 m

171 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

May 14, 2023,Schwarzburg - Impressionen Unterer Ort

Whether to enter the Schwarzatal or the place alone, with its unmistakable Thuringian spa town architecture, Schwarzburg (Unterer Ort) is always worth hiking.

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January 29, 2023,222. komoot-Tour! Runde im Schwarzatal.

The 222nd komoot tour. Into the Schwarzatal from Schwarzburg Unterer Ort. The history of the place as a princely seat and place where the Weimar Constitution was signed + the impressive Thuringian spa town architecture from the Gründerzeit + the wildly romantic winter Schwarzatal and the delicious reward in the "Zur Perle" inn = a worthy anniversary tour!

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