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  • The Damenstift in Wasungen houses the city museum.
    The Damenstift in Wasungen houses the city museum. Photo: Outdooractive Editors

Wasungen

Welcome to Wasungen, Schmalkalden-Meiningen - a beautiful destination in the heart of Germany. This Travel Guide provides you with all the important information you need for an unforgettable stay.

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Attractions in Wasungen


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recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 23.3 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 257 m
Descent 263 m

Official route description - Stage 29The approximately 2,200-kilometer-long pilgrimage route "VIA ROMEA GERMANICA" from Stade to Rome on its route ...

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Via Romea Germanica
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 364 m
Descent 364 m

A hike for everyone looking for the "real": primal nature, a hiking hut, and creativity.

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from Katharina Happel,   Die Rhön
Hiking Trail · Rhön
Vorderrhönweg
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.3 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 535 m
Descent 535 m

We hike on the Vorderrhönweg from Oepfershausen to the northwest. The route takes us through a beautiful section of the Thuringian Kuppenrhön.

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from Lisa Kügel,   ADAC Wanderführer
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.2 km
Duration 4:35 h
Ascent 545 m
Descent 545 m

Experience the diverse landscape of the Thuringian Rhön over 15.2 kilometers: Gebaberg, village of fountains, calcareous dry grasslands

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from Katharina Happel,   Die Rhön
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 3
Distance 44.3 km
Duration 3:05 h
Ascent 14 m
Descent 78 m

The 3rd stage leads you from the theatre town Meiningen to Bad Salzungen.

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from Monika Micheel,   Thuringian Forest
Hiking Trail · Rhön
To the Hohe Geba
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 17.1 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 701 m
Descent 701 m

The route leads from Oberkatz to the Hohe Geba and back via Stepfershausen. Along the way, we discover charming mountain villages and protected ...

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from Cornelia Grömminger,   ADAC Wanderführer
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 81.6 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 715 m
Descent 1,134 m

Open distances and dense forests - From the Thuringian Forest to the Vorder Rhön

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from Paul Hentschel,   Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 17.3 km
Duration 4:58 h
Ascent 468 m
Descent 470 m

Easy scenic hike over the limestone plateaus of the front Thuringian Rhön. Natural beauty - distant views between culture, village life and ...

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from Gunter Ungerecht,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Bicycle Rides · Thüringer Wald
Schmalkalden Dolmar summit route
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 41.6 km
Duration 4:50 h
Ascent 786 m
Descent 786 m

One of the most beautiful summits of the Thuringian Forest is approached on scenic paths.

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from Sportwelt Oberhof,   Thuringian Forest
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 11.2 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 245 m
Descent 245 m

On the three-hour circular route, you reach a demolished farmstead where the Rhönpaulus lived in his youth. Traces of the Celts can also be ...

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from Katharina Happel,   Die Rhön
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Geographical location and special features Wasungen lies at the foot of the Thuringian Forest and is surrounded by a picturesque landscape. The town delights with its historic old town, which is dominated by half-timbered houses. Schmalkalden-Meiningen, on the other hand, is known for its impressive castles and palaces as well as its beautiful nature.

Tourist-relevant sights In Wasungen, you should definitely visit the town museum, which provides insights into the town's history. A walk through the old town is also worthwhile: here you can admire numerous well-preserved half-timbered houses. Schmalkalden-Meiningen also offers many interesting sights such as Wilhelmsburg Castle or the Rennsteig Garden Oberhof - a botanical garden with over 4,000 plant species from all over the world.

Cultural Highlights and Events A highlight in the cultural field are certainly the numerous festivals, concerts and theatre performances in both towns throughout the year. The Christmas market in Schmalkalden is also highly recommended - here you can sample traditional delicacies and buy gifts.

Culinary specialities. In Wasungen, you should definitely try a typical Thuringian bratwurst. Thuringian dumplings and Rostbrätel are also highly recommended. In Schmalkalden-Meiningen you can look forward to hearty dishes such as Sauerbraten or Zwiebelrostbraten.

Outdoor Activities For hiking enthusiasts, the Thuringian Forest offers numerous opportunities to explore nature. In winter, skiing in Oberhof is a must, while in summer cycling and canoeing on the Werra are popular.

Where is the most beautiful? A walk through the spa gardens of Bad Liebenstein and a ride on the historic steam locomotive "Rhön-Zügle" from Wasungen to Meiningen are particularly recommended.

What to do if it rains? If the weather is bad, it is worth visiting the theatre museum in Meiningen or the glass museum in Lauscha - here you can learn all about the history of glassblowing.

Conclusion Wasungen, Schmalkalden-Meiningen is definitely worth a visit! The two towns offer many sights, culinary highlights and outdoor activities for all ages. Come by and experience this charming region of Germany for yourself!

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  • September 01, 2026
    Christian Jacobi 
    September 01, 2026
    Sehr schöne Etappe. Es geht lange durch den Wald, Rastmöglichkeiten gibt es lange Zeit keine, nichtmal ne Bank irgendwo. Das ändert sich erst vor Wallbach. In Wallbach einen Abstecher zur beeindruckenden Fachwerkkirche machen und im nächsten Ort Walldorf zur Kirchenburg hochgehen - ist nur ein Umweg von wenigen Metern und lohnt sich echt. Dann geht es im Tal weiter nach Meiningen. Stempel gibt's bei den netten Damen in der Touristen Info.
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    Challenging Solitude
    Written September 01, 2026
  • July 27, 2026
    Fabian Hartung
    July 26, 2026
    Ein schöner, körperlich anspruchsloser Rundweg, der schöne Blicke in die hügelige Landschaft der Umgebung bis weit in den Thüringer Wald bietet. Die Tour ist eher sehr wenig frequentiert und innerhalb der 3 Stunden absolut realistisch machbar. Zwischendurch etwas Leerlauf, in Summe aber einer der wenigen schönen Rhön-Rundwege - auch die Beschilderung war hier gut (wenngleich ich ohnehin den GPX-Track nutze).
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    Scenic
    Written July 27, 2026
  • May 03, 2026
    daniel@thephysiocoach.de
    April 26, 2026
    Für uns als Trailläufer eine der schönsten Extratouren der Rhön! Viel Aussicht, schöne Waldabschnitte und Trails und auch viele Bänke die zur Rast einladen. Vor allem sehr ruhig, da die Tour fernab von Autobahn und vielbefahrener Bundesstraßen ist - im Gegensatz zu so manch anderer der Extratouren. Gerne wieder!
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    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written May 03, 2026
  • October 07, 2025
    Frank Leppin
    September 24, 2025
    Wunderbare Wanderung. Es lohnt sich, insbesondere im Herbst bei guter Sicht.
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    Written October 07, 2025
  • November 03, 2024
    Tanja K.
    Wirklich sehr schöner, abwechslungsreicher Wanderweg. Ich bin in Hümpfershausen gestartet. Parken ist hier allerdings etwas schwierig. Ich habe in der Nähe der Kirche einen kleinen Parkplatz mit 3 Stellplätzen gefunden und bin dann zum Ausgangspunkt hoch gelaufen. Der Weg führt meist über Rasen-, Feld- und Waldwege. Besonders beeindruckend sind die Abschnitte über den Magerrasen. Bei gutem Wetter hat man ein paar tolle Aussichtspunkte.
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    Written November 03, 2024
  • October 12, 2024
    Tanja K.
    September 14, 2024
    Schöne, abwechslungsreiche Tour. Ich hab sie allerdings etwas abgewandelt um noch mehrere Touringen-Stempel mitzunehmen. So konnte ich alle Stempel vom Dr.-Malade-Weg, alle Stempel vom Gebaweg und noch 2 vom Milseburgweg in mein Heft stempeln. Ich hatte am Ende allerdings weit über 20 Kilometer auf meinem Fitnesstracker.
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    Written October 12, 2024
  • July 21, 2024
    Björn Diebel 
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    Written July 21, 2024
  • March 05, 2022
    Fabian Hartung
    October 02, 2021
    Die schönste Extratour in der Thüringischen Rhön mit weiten Blicken in die Rhön und bis in den Thüringer Wald sowie beeindruckenden Kalkmagerrasenflächen.
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    Written March 05, 2022
  • March 05, 2022
    Fabian Hartung
    September 12, 2020
    Schöne Tour durch die Thüringische Rhön auf die Hohe Geba mit regelmäßig guten Ausblicken teils bis in den Thüringer Wald.
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    Written March 05, 2022
  • October 06, 2021
    Simon Büttner 
    September 29, 2021
    Hab das Auto auf einem kleinen Parkplatz direkt am Weg in Stepfershausen abgestellt. Das erste Stück bis Dörrensolz war ganz ok, richtig schön wurde es aber vor Oberkatz. Ab da ging es durch Wiesen und entlang von Apfelbäumen (optimal im September) bis hoch auf die Hohe Löhr. Von dort hat man super Ausblicke und eine tolle Landschaft. Genau rechtzeitig, um einen Regenschauer auszusitzen, war ich dann in der Gaststube auf der Hohen Geba, wo ich mir hausgebackenen Kuchen schmecken ließ. Der Abstieg nach Stepfershausen wartete schließlich noch mit tollen Blicken auf den Thüringer Wald auf.
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    Written October 06, 2021
  • May 06, 2020
    Sven Rabe
    May 03, 2020
    Tolle abwechslungsreiche Tour
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    Written May 06, 2020
  • June 26, 2018
    Jacqueline K.
    Tolle Runde durch herrliche, abwechslungsreiche Landschaft.
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    Written June 26, 2018
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    To the Hohe Geba

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