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Lauschaer Glasbläserpfad
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18.0km
240m
Hiking
On the Lauscha Glassblowers' Trail, you'll immerse yourself in the long tradition of glassblowing and discover the place where glass Christmas tree ornaments were invented. In the mid-19th century, Lauscha glassblowers transported their precious creations to Sonneberg along this very trail. There, the merchants who distributed the wares lived.
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Last updated: January 9, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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917 m
View over Lauscha
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9.88 km
Wiefelsburg Rest Area
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12.8 km
Ehrlichers pond
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18.0 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
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9.59 km
4.11 km
3.77 km
259 m
224 m
Surfaces
4.04 km
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3.42 km
3.31 km
3.11 km
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Elevation
Highest point (680 m)
Lowest point (390 m)
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First we go to Lauscha by train, where our tour begins. From here we go right above the railway line on a narrow forest path to Steinach.
Then it goes through the village past the market and right above the path along until you turn sharp right to Höll
Once at the …
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Until around the middle of the 20th century, it was primarily women who carried Christmas tree decorations along this path for sale from Lauscha via Steinach to Sonneberg.
It was only at the beginning of the 1950s …
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This Touringen tour is not a loop. I take the train to Lauscha. From there I start above on the middle railway path. The lower railway path was closed due to trees falling. Through Lauscha in Thuringia to Steinach. After about 1 km, however, …
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May 28, 2020
On the Lauscha Glassblowers' Trail, you'll immerse yourself in the long tradition of glassblowing and discover the place where glass Christmas tree ornaments were invented. In the mid-19th century, Lauscha glassblowers transported their precious creations to Sonneberg along this very trail. There, the
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July 3, 2020
Very nice hike; I ran it this year; by train to Lauscha and then off :-).
After the Wiefelsburg over the Röthengrund back to Mengersgereuth. Recommended :-)
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