Dragon’s Gorge Sunday Getaway

Experience nature literally first hand and let the walls come 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 the Medieval Wartburrg Castle and back to the market town of Eisenach, showcasing some of the best countryside Thuringa has to offer. The hiking route forms part of the Rennsteig Trail, listed by many as one of the best hiking trails in Germany.

• 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.
• The Landgrafen Gorge: The rock formations of the Gorge Landgrafenschlucht 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 center of Eisenach in Thuringia. Almost all buildings that surround the market are listed buildings.
• 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.

Start & End Date: Sunday, 28 May

Starting location & time:

• Option A: Joining from Berlin -Meet in Berlin Central Station @ 7:00 am (Exact location in Berlin central station to be advised in whatsapp group specific to this event).
• Option B: Joining from anywhere else - Meet @ 10am outside Eisenach Train station.

Finishing location & time:

• Option A: Finishing in Berlin - Berlin Central Station @ 9:15 pm.
• Option B: Finishing in Eisenach - Eisenach Train station@ 6:30 pm

Note: The starting & finishing times are not flexible.

Hiking Distance: 20 km - Walk to the Dragon’s Gorge, hiking through gorges, small canyons, up hills, along plankways and back to Eisenach via the medieval Wartburg castle.

Hiking Difficulty: Intermediate / hard hiking, narrow gorges, around 400m accession and descents everyday. Walk includes narrow gorge ways, enclosed caves, and ladder climbing.

Kid Friendly: Yes, for kids over 15 years of age.

Dog Friendly: No

Price: Starting from €45

What is included?

• Community leader & local guide for the entire duration
• Entrance to the Dragon’s Gorge
• Transport from Berlin and back to Berlin. Note: This is based on purchasing Ticket Option A
• Access to google photos album dedicated for this trip for sharing all your amazing pics & videos from the trip.
• Access to a whatsapp group for confirmed participants.

Note: Please contact us immediately if you do not have whatsapp & we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication.

Other Things of Note & Items to pack:

Weather is temperament and can vary between raining & sunny weather. Would recommend the following at a minimum:

• Packed lunch for break during hike.
• Suitable footwear for 20km hike.
• Rain jackets
• Rain trousers
• Hiking Shoes
• Suitable day pack,
• Sun protection.

7:00 am Meet at Berlin Hauptbahnhof

10:00 am Arrive at Eisenach (starting point of hike).

2:00pm Walk down to the Gorge, stopping off at Grill Hohe Sonne for lunch at 2 PM

2:30pm The walk proceeds upwards along the Landgrafenschlucht, to the Wartburg Castle.

6:30pm Arrive back at Eisenach station for the return train.

6:55pm Catch train back for Berlin

9:15pm Arrive back in Berlin central station.

• WhatsApp Group: In the ticket confirmation page, you will find a link to a whatsapp group dedicated to this event. This group is where you can connect with trip mates, coordinate arrival options & stay in touch.

• Google Photos Album: You will find a link in the whatsapp group description to the shared google photos album where you can upload & view all shared photos & videos from the trip.

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• EMAIL: Reach out to us on [email protected] or by clicking on "Contact the event organizer" option below.
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Dan Cole is the community guide for this trip. Dan is a published travel author, having written Beer Hiking Berlin, and Epic Bike Rides of Europe. Born in the UK, Dan has been residing in Germany for over 15 years, making the most of that time exploring the Bavarian Alps, Franken countryside, and riverside hiking trails. He also loves long-distance running, bike touring, and music, and plays in several bands in Berlin, and DJ's frequently.

He is currently working on his next book, Hiking & Drinking Europe, and is currently researching some of the best wine trails and brewery tours that Europe has to offer. His passions? Watching sunsets from Alpine mountain huts, and the sunrise across the Elbe River.

Follow him more at https://hiking-and-drinking.com/

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Berlin Central Station (FlixTrain), Europaplatz 1, Berlin, Germany