Paulinzella Administrative House – Paulinzella Hunting Lodge loop from Rottenbach

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Paulinzella Administrative House – Paulinzella Hunting Lodge loop from Rottenbach

Moderate

4.6

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Paulinzella Administrative House – Paulinzella Hunting Lodge loop from Rottenbach

04:23

15.4km

350m

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 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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127 m

Rottenbach Station with Café and Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

A lot of effort has been put into making the station building look so great.

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1.12 km

Klosterweg between Rottenbach and Milbitz

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2.42 km

View of Milbitz

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This wonderful rest area with a view of Milbitz is located directly on the Rottenbach-Paulinzella monastery path.

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4.05 km

View of the Rottenbach Valley and the Paulinzella Monastery Ponds

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Exposed place with a view of the valley with the Rottenbach stream and the Paulinzella monastery ponds

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4.13 km

Bench With View of the Klosterteiche

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6.08 km

Paulinzella Administrative House

Highlight • Historical Site

Absolutely worth seeing and beautifully restored.

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6.13 km

Paulinzella Hunting Lodge

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The exhibition on the history is very interesting - definitely look at it and take your time

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6.38 km

Picnic area with views of the Paulinzella Abbey ruins

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Small rest/recreation opportunity with a view of the beautiful monastery ruins in Paulinzella from the 12th century.

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15.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

1.08 km

758 m

651 m

262 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

3.52 km

2.17 km

2.13 km

2.04 km

525 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

January 13, 2024,Rother Wanderführer "Thüringen Mitte-Nord" Tour 27 "Klosterruine Paulinzella"

Roth hiking guide "Thüringen Mitte-Nord" Paulinzella monastery ruins, tour 27. Paulinzella is always worth a trip. Unfortunately currently secured with a construction fence

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