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Altenstein Palace and Park – Altenstein Castle loop from Steinbach

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Altenstein Palace and Park – Altenstein Castle loop from Steinbach

Moderate

4.9

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Altenstein Palace and Park – Altenstein Castle loop from Steinbach

03:27

11.6km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.02 km

Cave Entrance

1.75 km

Altenstein Palace and Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Great castle with park. And TODAY for the open day a glimpse of the inside 🙏
Incidentally, we highly recommend the bratwurst at the castle entrance and the Stupps beer 🌭🍻

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1.82 km

Idolino Fountain (Idolinobrunnen) in Altenstein Palace Park

Highlight • Monument

Since 2017, all four sculptures (Artemis, Idolino, Hermes and Marsyas) have been in the castle park again.

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1.87 km

Altenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Altenstein Castle was built in 1736 as a residential castle on the foundations of the worn-out Altenstein Castle for the dukes of Meiningen. After numerous changes of ownership it …

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1.98 km

View of Altenstein Palace from the Luther Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

In the Altensteiner Park you will find a very well-kept park - also BUGA outdoor location... and Stupps beer 🦊🙏🌭🍻

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3.57 km

Morgentor Plateau Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view towards the Thuringian Rhön, you can also see the Wartburg very well. It's worth getting up early, as there is a lot going on here during the day. …

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7.44 km

Ida Memorial

Highlight • Monument

"The Ida monument was erected in 1854 by Duke Bernhard II as a sign of gratitude to his sister.
After the Second World War it was destroyed except for the …

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7.76 km

Ruins of Liebenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

The castle ruins are informative. The observation tower offers a great all-round view.
In front of the ruin is a large fairground where seasonal events take place.

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8.77 km

Rock Theatre Bad Liebenstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rock theater is a great destination. An impressive natural setting in the midst of beautiful nature.

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

3.56 km

2.23 km

667 m

440 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

2.85 km

2.79 km

1.48 km

347 m

215 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Altenstein Palace and Park – Altenstein Castle loop from Steinbach

Altenstein Palace and Park

Idolino Fountain (Idolinobrunnen) in Altenstein Palace Park

Altenstein Castle

View of Altenstein Palace from the Luther Trail

Morgentor Plateau Viewpoint

Ida Memorial

Ruins of Liebenstein Castle

Rock Theatre Bad Liebenstein

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