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Nature park portal at the nature park gate SuhlPhoto: Ralf Kirchner, Thuringian Forest
The Domberg Nature Park Trail leads from the Naturpark-Tor Suhl across mountain meadows, the mining hiking trail, and the Ottilien Chapel up to the observation tower on the Domberg.
The Domberg Nature Park Trail leads from the parking area at the Naturpark-Tor Suhl up to the 675 meter high local mountain of Suhl, the Domberg. The Nature Park Trail imparts knowledge about mountain meadows, mining and its history, as well as the nature around Suhl. The Ottilien Chapel and the observation tower on the Domberg are particularly worthwhile viewpoints and historic buildings. They offer charming views of the Thuringian Forest and the city of Suhl. In spring and autumn, the short circular route through the light beech forest is a special experience.
The Nature Park Trail also leads to the 3-kilometer-long Domberg mining hiking trail. Its information panels describe the centuries-long history of iron ore mining for the weapons city of Suhl. Remains of pits and waste heaps are clearly visible along the path. Already 500 years ago, a small chapel attracted miners to the Domberg to serve as a place of worship since working in the ore pits was dangerous.
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A magnificent panoramic view is offered from the observation tower on the Domberg! The climb to the tower, built of porphyry and limestone in 1895/96, is worth it: to the north one looks out over the Rennsteig and the highest mountains in the Thuringian Forest, to the southwest towards the Dolmar and as far as the Rhön. In June, the traditional Domberg Festival takes place around the tower under the direction of the Domberg Association. On Sundays, the Domberg hut run by the association is open and provides a place to stop for refreshments.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Gasthaus "Krinitzenstube"Safety information
The detour to the disused iron ore pits requires sure footing. The rocks and root paths are especially interesting but also slippery in autumn.
Roadbook
The Domberg Nature Park Trail starts at the Naturpark-Tor Suhl parking area. However, it can also be reached from the city center via the hiking trail to the Ottilien Chapel. In spring, the scent of sweet woodruff accompanies the hiker, in summer the large beeches provide shade, and in autumn their leaves rustle underfoot. The hiking trail crosses the southern margin fault of the Thuringian Forest where rich ore deposits have been uplifted. These provided the basis for the production of weapons. The trail leads on natural paths to the 21 m high observation tower on the Domberg. Beforehand, a short rest at Suhl’s landmark, the Ottilien Chapel, is recommended. It has replaced the old chapel since 1843. Built on a rock called Ottilienstein, it offers an impressive view over the city of Suhl. The formerly adjacent inn was destroyed by shelling in the last days of World War II. Only remnants of it remain visible.
Gasthaus "Krinitzenstube"
Touringen Stempelstelle Nr. 71 - Grube "Roter Ochse"
Touringen Stempelstelle Nr. 70 - Friedrich-Gangzug
Ottilienkapelle
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Suhl is located in the middle of the Thuringian Forest on the regional express line from Erfurt via Schweinfurt to Würzburg and is very well accessible by train. Buses also run to Suhl from all surrounding cities. The Domberg Nature Park Trail is very easily accessible from Suhl city center with its stops via the hiking trail to the Ottilien Chapel.
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Directions
Suhl is located at the Suhl motorway interchange of the A71 and A73. Please exit at the Suhl/Zella-Mehlis junction. Enter "Parkplatz Domberg" or "Auf dem Domberg" into your navigation device to reach the starting point of the route.
Parking
Free parking spaces are available in sufficient numbers at the Naturpark-Tor Suhl.
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Equipment
Walking the Nature Park Trail requires some stamina and good footwear.
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