Adlerfelsen – Käfernburg Castle Ruins loop from Luisenthal

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Luisenthal

Adlerfelsen – Käfernburg Castle Ruins loop from Luisenthal

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Adlerfelsen – Käfernburg Castle Ruins loop from Luisenthal

03:09

10.5km

320m

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: September 9, 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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2.12 km

Rest hut in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Rest house unfortunately now without a view

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2.16 km

Bench with a view of the Thuringian Forest

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2.43 km

View of Luisenthal

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A beautiful view of the valley

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3.38 km

Adlerfelsen

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A beautiful viewpoint and the bench invites you to linger.

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4.71 km

View of Ohratalsperre from Blaue Bank

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Here you have a fantastically beautiful view of the Ohra Dam, Luisenthal and the Thuringian Forest.

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6.95 km

Käfernburg Castle Ruins

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The ruins or remains of the Käfernburg, from up here you have a wonderful view.

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9.24 km

Bench with a view of the village in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.13 km

989 m

325 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.65 km

3.13 km

2.34 km

359 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

12°C

6°C

9 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

June 29, 2025,Wanderung 29.06.2025 Zwei Etagen Kienberg

The lower section led from the red bench in Luisenthal to Käfernburg, where there are numerous opportunities for a rest. Then, a little higher, back over the blue bench and the Eagle Rock. Plenty of views, but it's already quite rough, but there's hope. 😺🪵🌲

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June 13, 2022,Luisenthal über Blaue Bank und Käfernburg

a very nice tour on soft forest floor with lots of birdsong and great views far into the country

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May 6, 2023,Mädelstour zum Adlersfelsen - Blaue Bank - Käfernburg

Armed with sparkling wine and eggnog, we went in a little girl's group over the Adlerfelsen to the blue bench and on to the Käfernburg in Luisenthal. On the way there are very nice views of the still green forest and the Ohrathalsperre but unfortunately also a very sad view of the forest that no longer exists. Nevertheless, a nice …

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June 7, 2025,Pfingstwanderung Blaue Bank und Käfernburg

Today we went on one of our favorite trails around town. Our Whitsun visitors were also thrilled; despite a few rain showers, it was another great ride in nature. Happy Whitsun.

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July 7, 2024,Der Kinberg: Schwarzer Hund auf blauer Bank 🌲💺🐕🌲

Relaxed family tour with exciting encounters 🐍🐿️🦅 on the Kinberg in the 🌲🌲Thuringian Forest🌲🌲

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January 29, 2023,Rundwanderweg - "Rund um Luisenthal" 🌲Thüringer Wald🌲

Circular hiking trail - "Around Luisenthal" 🌲Thuringian Forest🌲
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February 14, 2022,Rund um Luisenthal

I pulled today's round here: tourenportal-thueringer-wald.de/de/tour/wandern/rundwandern-rund-um-luisenthal/64184154/#dmdtab=oax-tab2

So after a short SuperBowl night we went to Luisenthal this morning. The parking lot at the Berghof was ideal as a starting point.
Overall, the climbs were really pleasant and peppered with great views again and again.
It is also doable with children and all-terrain prams.
I'll be back and will test other …

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