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Wildcat Sneak Path

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Wildkatzenschleichpfad

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    This hiking trail offers entertainment for both young and old. It shows the natural habitat of the wildcat and is a wonderful complement to a visit to the Wildcat Village Hütscheroda.
    easy
    Distance 2 km
    0:30 h
    34 m
    33 m
    369 m
    335 m

    The Wildcat Sneak Path initially winds through a younger forest with isolated old beeches. This is followed by a very varied section with gnarled old oaks, other impressive tree shapes, and lots of deadwood. You can gain deep insight into the structure of the forest and, with a bit of luck, perhaps catch a glimpse of one or the other forest dweller. Climbing elements by the path invite both young and old to try out their climbing skills.

    After a small round through the dense forest and over open clearings, you reach a meadow behind the Wildcat Clearing after about half an hour, with benches inviting you to rest. A fire pit with grill and benches can be used on request for a family outing to the Wildcat Village. The path is designed to be low-barrier and therefore suitable for strollers and active wheelchair users (with accompaniment).

    Author’s recommendation

    A visit to the Wildcat Barn with its magnificent exhibition "Eye to Eye with Lynx and Wildcat" is highly recommended. In the exhibition enclosure "Wildcat Clearing," you can get a great look at the velvet paws, tufted ears, and their lively prey.

    Behind the Wildcat Clearing, a meadow with seating troughs invites you to have a picnic.

    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    369 m
    Lowest point
    335 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 17.57%Dirt road 31.74%Forested/wild trail 3.14%Path 47.53%
    Asphalt
    344 m
    Dirt road
    621 m
    Forested/wild trail
    62 m
    Path
    930 m
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    Rest stops

    Hotel zum Herrenhaus

    Tips and suggestions

    https://www.nationalpark-hainich.de/de/ausflugsziele/wanderwege/rundwanderwege/wildkatzenschleichpfad.html

    Public transport

    The Hainich bus (line 150) takes you on weekdays and weekends to the Hütscheroda bus stop. From there, it is a ten-minute walk to the Wildcat Clearing, where the hiking trail starts.

    Bus line 150

    Directions

    Hiking parking lot Hütscheroda, near the Wildcat Barn

    Address:

    Wildtierland Hainich gGmbH - Wildcat Village Hütscheroda -

    Schlossstr. 4

    99820 Hörselberg-Hainich OT Hütscheroda

    Parking

    Free parking is available at the Hütscheroda hiking parking lot.

    Coordinates

    DD
    51.027567, 10.464133
    DMS
    51°01'39.2"N 10°27'50.9"E
    UTM
    32U 602674 5653910
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    Author’s map recommendations

    Biotope Hiking Map Nationalpark Hainich 1:25,000

    ISBN: 9783866369290

    Available for 5.95 euros (plus 1.60 euros shipping) from:

    Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich e.V. Am Schloss 2

    99947 Weberstedt

    Tel.: 032022 980836

    Email: info@welterbe-wartburg-hainich.de

    Catalog "Specialist Literature and Maps" of the Welterberegion Wartburg Hainich e.V.

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    2 km
    Duration
    0:30 h
    Ascent
    34 m
    Descent
    33 m
    Highest point
    369 m
    Lowest point
    335 m
    Round trip Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Suitable for strollers

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