3.5km
Total Distance
187m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A forest climb to the Wartburg above Eisenach, the castle where Luther translated the Bible. The path ascends through Thuringian woodland to the famous UNESCO fortress. A historic and popular hike.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Drinking water · 0.2km
  2. 2
    Viewpoint · 1.9km
  3. 3
    Elisabethbrunnen · 2.6km
    Spring · springs can run dry
  4. 4
    Shelter · 2.7km
  5. 5
    Viewpoint · 3.2km
Bus stop
Eisenach, Johannisplatz · 26m from the start
Parking
164m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T1
Surface
gravel 52%, paved 39%

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Difficulty

2/5 · Easy