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Luther Trail Tour Tip: Wartburg Castle – Eisenach – Hohe Sonne site

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Wartburg Eisenach Palace
Photo: Paul Hentschel, Lutherweg - Thüringer Tourismus GmbH

Christiane Albrecht
on the October 03, 2021

Da wir die Wartburggegend und das Eisenacher Südviertel ...

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A round trip taking in the peaks of the Thuringian Forest to the Rennsteig trail and back again through Dragon Gorge.

moderate

Distance 14.3 km

4:30 h

337 m

426 m

223 m

This short round trip takes in the most important sights in the town of Eisenach and its forested surroundings. Climb the hills of the Luther Experience Trail, where the legendary Wartburg Castle looks down upon the town and then follow the wonderful hiking trails through beech and oak woods, through the western Thuringia Forest to the Rennsteig mountain trail.

At the highest point of the trip, you have an amazing view of the mountain from the Hohe Sonne site. On the way back to Eisenach, you traverse the well-known Dragon Gorge. At its narrowest point, where the ravine is just 68 cm wide, you can really experience nature up close and personal. You return to Eisenach through the picturesque Marien Valley with its imposing villas.

Finish your trip with a visit to the newly opened Luther House and immerse yourself in the history of the reformation.

Author’s recommendation

During the anniversary of the reformation in 2017, you must visit the ‘Luther & The Germans’ exhibition at Wartburg Castle.

Author

Paul Hentschel

Update: May 24, 2023

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

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Highest point

Hohe Sonne, 426 m

Lowest point

Georgenkirche, 223 m

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2.7 km

Dirt road

4.6 km

Forested/wild trail

0.8 km

Path

5.8 km

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0.4 km

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Safety information

The route takes you through very narrow ravines.

Tips and hints

Start

St George's Church, Eisenach (223 m)

Coordinates:

50.974602, 10.319560

DMS

50°58'28.6"N 10°19'10.4"E

UTM

32U 592641 5647829

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Destination

Market Place – Eisenach

Turn-by-turn directions

Eisenach – Wartburg Castle – Sängerwiese meadows – Hohe Sonne hunting lodge – Marien Valley – Eisenach

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Eisenach is easily accessible via Deutsche Bahn. The railway station is located to the east of the city centre.

By road

Coming from the A4, take exit 40a towards ‘Eisenach-Ost’ and then continue on the B84 towards Eisenach. At the Eisenach-Oststadt crossroads, follow the B19 towards the city centre.

Parking

Sufficient parking spaces are available at Eisenach railway station. Link

Coordinates

50.974602, 10.319560

DMS

50°58'28.6"N 10°19'10.4"E

UTM

32U 592641 5647829

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Maps can be obtained from the Thuringia tourist information office in Erfurt and at the Eisenach tourist information office on the market square.

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, waterproof clothing, possibly a torch

Questions and answers

Question from Tobias Glinz · August 06, 2020 · Community

Wie lang ist denn die Wanderung in Km ?

Answered by Simon Büttner · August 07, 2020 · Thüringen-entdecken.de

Laut Toureneintrag 14,2 km

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Rating

4.9

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Christiane Albrecht

October 03, 2021 · Community

Da wir die Wartburggegend und das Eisenacher Südviertel schon kannten, sind wir zum Wanderparkplatz P3 "Phantasie" gefahren und dort nach Westen den Berg hoch am Heerleingrab vorbei zum Wartburgblick Blidenstatt (steil, verkürzt die Wanderung aber um ca. 4 km). Wunderschöne Aussichten auf die Wartburg, spektakulärer Weg an den Eliashöhlen (Einstieg in den Schlenker nicht verpassen!), ebenso spektakulärer Abstieg durch die Drachenschlucht. Zahlreiche Rastmöglichkeiten, Gastronomie und Plumpsklo an der Hohen Sonne.

When did you do this route? October 02, 2021

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Susan Scharf

September 10, 2021 · Community

Meine schönste Tour bisher. Lutherweg....einzigartig.

When did you do this route? September 08, 2021

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Simon Büttner

November 09, 2020 · Thüringen-entdecken.de

An einem sonnigen Herbsttag hab ich zwischen Eisenach und Hohe Sonne kaum jemanden getroffen. Abstecher zu den Aussichtsfelsen nördlich und südlich der Wartburg lohen sich auf jeden Fall. Achtung am Abzweig zur Eliashöhle: Wenn man den Umweg nicht geht, verpasst man ein schönes Stück feinsten Pfades gesäumt von Felswänden. Danach wird es etwas eintönig, bis man an der Hohen Sonne in die Drachenschlucht einbiegt. Da sind dann auch wieder ein paar mehr Leute unterwegs.

When did you do this route? November 04, 2020

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

14.3 km

Duration

4:30 h

Ascent

337 m

Descent

337 m

Highest point

426 m

Lowest point

223 m

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