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Wasungen

Maienluft Castle Ruins – Wasungen Old Town loop from Wasungen

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Wasungen

Maienluft Castle Ruins – Wasungen Old Town loop from Wasungen

Moderate

4.6

(15)

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Maienluft Castle Ruins – Wasungen Old Town loop from Wasungen

02:01

6.99km

170m

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: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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766 m

Former Ladies' Convent Wasungen

Highlight • Historical Site

The former women's convent in Wasungen is a magnificent building with half-timbered elements.

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1.44 km

Rock formation Thuringian Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rock formation shows various types of stones from the surrounding area.

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2.37 km

Wasungen Forest Botanical Garden

Highlight • Forest

Great collection of oaks, maples and conifers from around the world.

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4.51 km

Maienluft Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Great place that is always worth visiting.

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5.46 km

Caspar Neumann Fountain (Werranixe)

Highlight • Monument

A modern but beautifully designed fountain with the Werranixe, dedicated to the Wasungen local poet Caspar Neumann.

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5.77 km

Wasungen Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

The old town of Wasungen is worth a visit because of its many old buildings with closed historical streets.

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6.31 km

Ziegensteg Bridge, Wasungen

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The goat bridge is truly an eye-catcher in the beautiful old town of Wasungen.
The bridge is in excellent condition.

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6.49 km

Jordan-Werft Bridge Memorial

Highlight • Bridge

the new bridge (2017) connects the streets Untertor and Bahnhofstraße like the previous building

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6.99 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.96 km

2.47 km

691 m

509 m

349 m

Surfaces

2.43 km

1.68 km

1.46 km

1.10 km

200 m

112 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

22°C

11°C

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

May 11, 2024,Wasungen Altstadt - Botanischer Garten - Burg Marienlust

I became aware of Wasungen through an event announcement on Facebook: @50 years of the Forestry Botanical Garden - Rhododendron Flower Festival in Wasungen 12.5.24. We're going on Saturday, when there are definitely fewer people. We parked the car for free at the Caspar Neumann fountain. From there we walk past the Maienhof and the St. Trinitatis town church. From …

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October 7, 2025,Im Forstbotanischen Garten Wasungen ist der Herbst eingezogen

A splendor of color dances
Balm for the soul, quiet
Nature heals the eyes

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July 13, 2022,Forstbotanischer Garten – Burgruine Maienluft Runde von Wasungen

Short evening walk. The forest botanical garden is definitely visitable and interesting. Spent more time there than planned. Unfortunately, Maienlust Castle was closed. You only find out when you are at the top. Hence the recommendation to call ahead.

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May 12, 2024,Wanderung durch den Forstbotanischen Garten

It was a beautiful day in the Warsungen Forestry Botanical Garden.
The Forestry Botanical Garden was created 50 years ago by Friedrich Holzmann (forester). It is fascinating how many different types of trees there are and how harmonious they are together. Between the many different trees there are rhododendrons in different colors that are currently blooming.
It is a real …

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May 31, 2026,Rhododendronfest im Forsbotanischen Garten Wasungen

The weather report said: It will stop raining.
So out.
After Wasungen into the Forest Botanical Garden.
Once a year the Rhododendron Festival takes place here.
The fire department organized the shuttle services from Wasungen up into the garden.
At the festival, the Metzelser Bergmusikanten played, there was game goulash from the goulash cannon, homemade (delicious) cake + coffee, and …

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Maienluft Castle Ruins – Wasungen Old Town loop from Wasungen

Former Ladies' Convent Wasungen

Rock formation Thuringian Forest

Wasungen Forest Botanical Garden

Maienluft Castle Ruins

Caspar Neumann Fountain (Werranixe)

Wasungen Old Town

Ziegensteg Bridge, Wasungen

Jordan-Werft Bridge Memorial

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