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Luther Trail Tour Tip: From the Rennsteig Trail to the historic Wilhelmsthal Palace and Gardens

Hiking Trail · Thüringer Wald

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Lutherweg - Thüringer Tourismus GmbH

Schloss Wilhelmsthal - Eisenach
Photo: Paul Hentschel, Lutherweg - Thüringer Tourismus GmbH

Discover the densely forested Hohe Sonne site and scale the peaks of the Thuringian Forest

moderate

Distance 10 km

1:22 h

194 m

192 m

486 m

314 m

Hike through former hunting grounds and discover historic buildings, hidden curiosities and wonderful sites within the Thuringian countryside.

This round trip will give you an impression of the Thuringian Forest as it was hundreds of years ago – unspoilt nature and beautiful, varied landscapes that are seldom seen today.

You begin by following the Luther Trail south to Lake Altenberg. There you leave the reformer’s trail and turn east, taking in the peaks of the Thuringian Forest via the Rennsteig trail and returning back to the starting point.

Author

Paul Hentschel

Update: June 08, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

486 m

Lowest point

314 m

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Track types

Asphalt

1.7 km

Dirt road

3.2 km

Forested/wild trail

4.7 km

Path

0.2 km

Road

0.1 km

Unknown

0.2 km

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Safety information

In bad weather conditions, be sure to take protective, waterproof clothing and sturdy shoes. On sections between Hohe Sonne Castle and Wilhelmsthal, the Luther Trail goes through areas of forest that are actively cultivated. Be aware of forestry machinery and stick to the paths.

Tips and hints

Camping on Lake Altenberg

Rennsteig Trail Association (German only)

Start

Hohe Sonne site – Eisenach (424 m)

Coordinates:

50.932058, 10.317285

DMS

50°55'55.4"N 10°19'02.2"E

UTM

32U 592566 5643095

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Destination

Hohe Sonne site – Eisenach

Turn-by-turn directions

Hohe Sonne site – Wilhelmsthal Palace – Lake Altenberg – Rennsteig Trail - Hohe Sonne site

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

You can get to the Hohe Sonne site from Eisenach on bus number 11. Timetable

Getting there

From Eisenach, follow the B19 towards Wilhelmsthal.

Parking

There are plenty of parking spaces at the Hohe Sonne site.

Coordinates

50.932058, 10.317285

DMS

50°55'55.4"N 10°19'02.2"E

UTM

32U 592566 5643095

w3w

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Verlag Grünes Herz - Eisenach and Ruhla - 1:30000 - http://amzn.to/29P0KlI

Equipment

Hiking sticks are recommended.

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

10 km

Duration

1:22 h

Ascent

194 m

Descent

192 m

Highest point

486 m

Lowest point

314 m

Public-transport-friendly Circular route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest

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