View of Schmalkalden – Old Market, Schmalkalden loop from Schmalkalden

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Thuringia

Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Schmalkalden

View of Schmalkalden – Old Market, Schmalkalden loop from Schmalkalden

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View of Schmalkalden – Old Market, Schmalkalden loop from Schmalkalden

02:30

8.87km

180m

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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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800 m

churchyard

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice place and the tower of the church is allowed to go up

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2.74 km

View of Schmalkalden

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Beautiful view of Schmalkalden

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3.03 km

Touringen Stamp Station No. 380 – View of Schmalkalden

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Beautiful hiking trails await you on this tour & a total of 3 stamps 🍁💃

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5.09 km

Post Oak on Grasberg

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The striking tree with all its splendor can be seen from afar. It is also ideal as a place to rest and relax.

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5.97 km

View of Schmalkalden from Grasberg

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From here you can also see the lines of the western and central Thuringian Forest on the horizon and enjoy them wonderfully.

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7.35 km

View of Wilhelmsburg Castle and the castle pond, Schmalkalden

Highlight • Viewpoint

I find the pond less pretty. But the castle is a real highlight, especially with its museum

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7.41 km

View of Wilhelmsburg Castle from the pond

Highlight • Castle

Beautifully maintained facility and great location. There is also a great view over the city.

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7.94 km

Old Market, Schmalkalden

Highlight • Historical Site

The center of the historic half-timbered town of Schmalkalden. Tip: On Wednesdays you can experience a colorful little market with all its goings-on.

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8.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.93 km

2.95 km

470 m

279 m

257 m

Surfaces

2.76 km

2.37 km

2.18 km

1.31 km

262 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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View of Schmalkalden – Old Market, Schmalkalden loop from Schmalkalden

churchyard

View of Schmalkalden

Touringen Stamp Station No. 380 – View of Schmalkalden

Post Oak on Grasberg

View of Schmalkalden from Grasberg

View of Wilhelmsburg Castle and the castle pond, Schmalkalden

View of Wilhelmsburg Castle from the pond

Old Market, Schmalkalden

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