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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Wartburg

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Thuringia

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Wartburg

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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Wartburg

00:50

3.02km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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44 m

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

Highlight • Gorge

The Dragon Gorge is always great. In winter with the loud rushing water and from spring onwards it is incredibly green.

However, it is also very busy at weekends, so if possible, choose a weekday to visit.

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194 m

Footbridge over the Marienbach

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Rustic footbridge over the Marienbach stream.

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610 m

Dragon Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

We started early and had the gorge almost to ourselves. An absolute highlight, and not just for children - high rocks, water and plants create a unique backdrop.

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616 m

The big "A" in the rock

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The large „A“ on a ten-meter-high rock face at the northern entrance to the Drachenschlucht stands for Anna Pawlowna, the sister of the former Weimar Grand Duchess Maria Pawlowna. Contrary …

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630 m

Coming from Mariental, the small waterfall is located at the beginning of the gorge on the right of the path.

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1.55 km

One of several wooden bridges to cross in the gorge. They lead over water or over rocks.

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1.60 km

A possibility for a break shortly before the last ascent to the Hohe Sonne

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2.42 km

The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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3.02 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.01 km

Surfaces

1.36 km

1.29 km

360 m

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