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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

01:57

7.11km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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771 m

Wooden Forest Spirit Sculpture on Wichmannpromenade

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A funny forest spirit now protects the Wichmannpromenade in the south of Eisenach. After the final finishing work, this large wooden figure now welcomes the numerous hikers on the Wichmannpromenade …

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1.37 km

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

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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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1.52 km

Footbridge over the Marienbach

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Rustic footbridge over the Marienbach stream.

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1.95 km

Waterfall in the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge)

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

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1.97 km

Dragon Gorge

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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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2.02 km

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

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The narrowest point of the Dragon Gorge is 68 centimeters.

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4.37 km

Oberer Knöpfelsteich Picnic Area

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Here at the upper Knöpfelsteich there is a covered bench with a view of the pond. From there you can watch the many fish swimming around in the pond. Sometimes …

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5.21 km

Dragon Gorge

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Sturdy shoes are mandatory as it is usually damp and slippery. A walking stick can be helpful.
Very varied gorge. In more difficult places there are also tethers. The narrowest …

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7.11 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.60 km

3.20 km

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.25 km

2.23 km

285 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

March 16, 2025,Drachenschlucht Eisenach

Beautiful gorge, very dog-friendly, some very narrow paths through the rocks.

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October 20, 2021,Draken en elfjes wonen in Duitsland (zou ik ook doen)

Speaking of fairy tales... and I didn't even make this one up.
Fantastic round pinned by Komoot in the parking lot after an afternoon Eisenach.
Not a living soul encountered except that one frog at the so-called Elven cave..
Breathtaking landscape features.. Fairytale places without the marzipan and silence.. Something we do lack in the Netherlands.
Autumn and the falling …

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July 13, 2023,Wanderung Drachenschlucht und Elfengrotte Eisenach

Unfortunately, half of the Drachenschlucht was closed for safety work. But the unexpected encounter with a real jungle more than made up for it.

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May 10, 2024,Drachenschlucht – Elfengrotte Runde von Eisenach

Beautiful little tour. Unfortunately very crowded today on a bridge day, but that was to be expected. The Dragon Gorge is truly breathtakingly beautiful!

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November 11, 2023,Besuch im Thüringer Urwald

Just before Eisenach is the wonderful world of legends. Here you can admire the Drachenschlucht 🐲🐉 and stop at the Elven Grotto. The climb, as in the tour, is only recommended for climbing artists. A difficult tour that, after the ascent, leads through the forest and then returns to the Sangerwiese. Good hiking boots, poles and sure-footedness are required. It …

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May 10, 2025,Wandern - Drachenschlucht Route 3

Thanks go to the donors of the benches and seating groups that allow for a relaxed break 👍🏻

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April 26, 2024,Drachenschlucht bei Eisenach🏞☀️

We are visiting friends and made a small detour to Eisenach. The gorge is great, a visit is definitely worth it🤗even though it is relatively short. There are some hiking trails around it to extend the tour. There are enough parking spaces in the immediate vicinity

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January 16, 2024,Wanderung 5/24 Drachenschlucht und Landgrafenschlucht bei Eisenach

Today we went to the Drachenschlucht and Landgrafenschlucht near Eisenach.
But since I couldn't start until very late and the B19 from Wasungen was heavily used by trucks, I also lost valuable time.
The icicles were very bizarre, idiosyncratic and whimsical.
At 0 degrees you can say it was pleasantly warm.
It was narrow in the gorge because of the …

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Entrance to the Drachenschlucht – Dragon Gorge loop from Eisenach

Wooden Forest Spirit Sculpture on Wichmannpromenade

Entrance to the Drachenschlucht

Footbridge over the Marienbach

Waterfall in the Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge)

Dragon Gorge

Narrowest point of the Drachenschlucht

Oberer Knöpfelsteich Picnic Area

Dragon Gorge

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