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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Drognitz

Drachenschwanz Hut – View of the Drachenschwanz loop from Drognitz

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Drognitz

Drachenschwanz Hut – View of the Drachenschwanz loop from Drognitz

Moderate

4.5

(47)

138

hikers

Drachenschwanz Hut – View of the Drachenschwanz loop from Drognitz

03:22

11.4km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

67 m

View of the Saale Valley at Hohenwarte Reservoir

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Nice rest area. View in Saaletal. Right on the bike path.

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2

3.48 km

Path Along the Saale River

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3

5.33 km

View of the Drachenschwanz

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Such a beautiful piece of earth. Incredible views over forests and mountains of the Saale valley. A tough tour by bike and on foot - some sections of the route …

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4

6.72 km

Drachenschwanz Hut

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Unterstell or resting hut with view to the Drachenschwanz.

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5

7.35 km

From the international mountain hiking trail you have a fantastic view of the Altenroth and Droschkau campsites and the Drachenschwanz, which is super easy to see due to the current low water level.

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6

7.40 km

View of the Drachenschwanz

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From here you have a great view of the dragon's tail

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7.73 km

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Viewpoint

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11.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.21 km

1.35 km

816 m

Surfaces

5.76 km

4.02 km

828 m

501 m

275 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

86 %

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