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Döschnitz

Welcome to Döschnitz, a charming destination in the Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district. This idyllic community lies in the middle of the Thuringian Forest and is surrounded by a picturesque landscape.

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Activities in Döschnitz


Attractions in Döschnitz


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recommended route Difficulty S1 difficult Open
Distance 52.5 km
Duration 5:55 h
Ascent 1,200 m
Descent 1,200 m

Impressive route through the mountain and valley landscape around the Saalfeld Heights with dream views of the Leibis-Lichte dam, the Thuringian ...

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from Andreas Albrecht,   Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 28.8 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 416 m
Descent 538 m

A picturesque bike route from Schwarzburg to Saalfeld via the Saalfeld Heights, passing Döschnitz, through green landscapes and historic places.

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from Katharina Buchner,   Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.8 km
Duration 2:06 h
Ascent 132 m
Descent 132 m

From the Turmwindmühle in Dittrichshütte through the beautiful blueberry forest.

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from Thuringian Forest,   Thuringian Forest
Mountain Bike · Thuringian Forest
to the Leipis dam
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 61.3 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 1,837 m
Descent 1,837 m

very demanding tour

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from Norbert Utz,   Community
Difficulty easy
Distance 6 km
Duration 1:50 h
Ascent 254 m
Descent 255 m

Scenic walk between Rohrbach, Döschnitz and Wittgendorf

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from Zirben Zapfen Zupfer,   Community
Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 49.3 km
Duration 2:58 h
Ascent 729 m
Descent 729 m

Over Saalfelder Höhe and through the Schwarzatal

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from Zirben Zapfen Zupfer,   Community
Road Bike · Frankenwald
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Difficulty difficult
Distance 128.9 km
Duration 7:02 h
Ascent 1,923 m
Descent 1,942 m

Thüringenrunde Gräfenthal, Lichte, Zitzendorf, Meura u. Spechtsbrunn

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from Werner Bayer,   Community
Difficulty difficult
Distance 182.6 km
Duration 10:23 h
Ascent 2,888 m
Descent 3,305 m

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Difficulty moderate
Distance 86.5 km
Duration 4:52 h
Ascent 1,187 m
Descent 1,187 m

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Hiking Trail · Thuringian Forest
Schwarzatal Tour 40km
Map / Schwarzatal Tour 40km
Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 41.7 km
Duration 12:40 h
Ascent 1,440 m
Descent 1,440 m

Complete Schwarzatal Tour on the hills

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from Baroudeur Aventure,   Community
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Döschnitz has a lot to offer its visitors: From historical sights to cultural highlights and culinary delights, there is something for everyone to discover here.

One of the tourist-relevant sights is the 13th century St. Anne's Church, which is considered one of the oldest buildings in the region and impresses with its Romanesque architectural style. Wespenstein Castle, which was built in the 17th century and now serves as a museum, is also worth a visit.

For those interested in culture, a trip to the Rudolstadt Theatre is a good idea - first-class performances are regularly shown here. Another highlight are the numerous events such as the annual forest festival or the Christmas market spectacle on the market square.

But Döschnitz also has a lot to offer in the way of culinary delights: Be sure to try the traditional Thuringian bratwursts as well as regional specialities such as Rostbrätel or dumplings with gravy!

For those who like to be active, hiking through the Thuringian Forest is a great way to let off steam - these activities are particularly beautiful in autumn when the leaves are falling, or in spring when many plant species are in bloom. Cycling and mountain biking are also popular outdoor activities in the region.

If the weather doesn't cooperate, a visit to the indoor swimming pool in Saalfeld or a tour through the numerous museums is a good idea - there is something for everyone!

Overall, Döschnitz is definitely worth a trip and is a perfect starting point for exploring the Thuringian Forest. We hope that these Travel Guide tips will help you!

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  • May 25, 2021
    Lars Walther 
    May 24, 2021
    Heute zum Pfingstmontag mit Sohn die Runde gefahren. Beschreibung passt und alles ist gut beschrieben. GPX-runtergeladen und wie immer von Herrn Albrecht in ECHT gefahren. Top. Ein kleines Manko war vielleicht die Rückfahrt- kam mir ein wenig "langweilig" vor- Berg ab auf breiten Wegen und ohne große Punkte Attraktionen etc. Geparkt haben wir am Bahnhof. Gefahren mit E-Bike 500er und 625er, reicht! Wenn die Coranepandemie durch ist sollte man am Leipziger Turm Rast machen. Heute war hier tote Hose. Also- wer Kondition aufbauen will und ab in die grüne Natur möchte- kann die recht einsame Runde fahren- 1200 Hm. Vielen Dank sagt Lars Walther
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    Written May 25, 2021

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