Dragon’s Gorge: Wartburg Hike: Thuringia Day Trip from Berlin

Experience nature literally first hand and let the walls come ever closer. In the legendary Drachenschlucht (Dragon Gorge) south of Eisenach, the narrowest point on the hiking trail is no wider than 70 cm. Romantics, nature lovers, and geologists alike get their money's worth on this tour.

The hike leads through the mossy rocks of the Dragon Gorge, scaling up to the Medieval Wartburg Castle and back to the market town of Eisenach, showcasing some of the best countryside Thuringia has to offer. The hiking route is part of the Rennsteig Trail, which is listed by many as one of the best hiking trails in Germany.

Hike Distance: 15km
Difficulty: Intermediate
Needed: Hiking clothes / shoes

Included:
* Community leader & local guide for the entire duration
* Entrance to the Dragon’s Gorge
* Entrance to Wartburg Castle

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?

• Drachenschlucht aka. The Dragon’s Gorge: At its narrowest points, the passage through the Drachenschlucht is only 70 cm wide, on the right and left moss-covered rock walls tower up to 10 m above the gurgling Marienbach, the river that runs underneath.

• Wartburg Castle: Established in 1067, it has housed Martin Luther, Saint Elisabeth, Goethe and Wagner. The Wartburg Castle has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999 and one of the most famous German castles around.
• The Landgrafen Gorge: The rock formations of the Gorge Landgrafen Schlucht have many small watercourses and crosswise lying tree trunks accompanied with many rock formations of volcanic origin.The rocky gorge is protected as a geological natural monument.
• Marktplatz Eisenach: The market is a central square in the city centre of Eisenach in Thuringia. Almost all buildings that surround the market are listed buildings. Includes the smallest shop in Germany and Bach's original home.

Ticket price includes transport on ICE Train.
Price of overall ticket will fluctuate depending on train cost, so book early to avoid dissapointment.

Tour Guide

Tour will be led by travel author and guide Dan Cole who was worked previously for Lonely Planet, Easyjet Magazine and Lufthansa, and has several published travel guides about Berlin and beyond.