Paulinzella Abbey Ruins – Paulinzella Administrative House loop from Rottenbach

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Königsee

Paulinzella Abbey Ruins – Paulinzella Administrative House loop from Rottenbach

Moderate

4.1

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hikers

Paulinzella Abbey Ruins – Paulinzella Administrative House loop from Rottenbach

02:34

9.17km

190m

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 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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1.90 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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1.99 km

Bench With View of the Klosterteiche

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3.94 km

Paulinzella Abbey Ruins

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Very well-preserved monastery ruins, nestled in beautiful scenery.

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3.98 km

Paulinzella Administrative House

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Absolutely worth seeing and beautifully restored.

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4.02 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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4.28 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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5.66 km

Stone Railway Tunnel in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Is a connection and shortcut by train.

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8.59 km

View of Milbitz

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9.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

772 m

722 m

247 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

2.28 km

1.55 km

1.14 km

1.09 km

635 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

5°C

11 %

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Comments

January 13, 2024,Klosterruine🔔Paulinzella

The quiet and tranquil environment around the monastery ruins was exactly to our hiking taste today. So we were able to view the deserted area from all sides in peace...👀
A construction fence protects visitors from falling building materials, but you can still get close enough to take photos. Anyone interested in the history of the former Benedictine monastery can …

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February 25, 2024,Amtshaus Paulinzella – Milbitz. Runde von Paulinzella

From the central car park in Paulinzella the route leads past the monastery ruins on the monastery path to Milbitz. At the entrance to the town you go across the street and parallel to the railway line back to Paulinzella. Actually a pretty nice round. Unfortunately, on the last third of the route the forest paths are in a deplorable …

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August 3, 2024,Kloster Paulinzella - Runde von Milbitz und Paulinzella

Paulinzella Monastery is always an experience. There are numerous options for a varied hike around this 12th century landmark. Unfortunately, we didn't find a place to stop today because school inductions are celebrated in Thuringia. But even without it, it was a wonderful tour with many beautiful paths, panoramas and places to rest. Thuringia❣️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️

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