Fröbel Observation Tower – View of the Deesbach Pre-Dam loop from Oberweißbach-Deesbach

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Oberweißbach/Thüringer Wald

Fröbel Observation Tower – View of the Deesbach Pre-Dam loop from Oberweißbach-Deesbach

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4.6

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Fröbel Observation Tower – View of the Deesbach Pre-Dam loop from Oberweißbach-Deesbach

01:33

17.2km

460m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.30 km

Fröbel Observation Tower

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This vantage point is located above Oberweißbach. A detour to the Fröbelturm (Fröbel Tower) is highly worthwhile. From the tower, a magnificent panoramic view of the Thuringian Forest opens up. The inn at the tower invites you to linger.

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6.01 km

View of the Dam at Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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Be sure to stop and take photos

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6.52 km

View of the Leibis-Lichte Reservoir

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A very nice rest area and very nice view of the dam. With a very beautiful sculptures bench.

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7.17 km

View of Deesbach Reservoir from Waldschutzhütte am Urianfelsen

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Here you can rest and has a nice view to Vorsbach Desbach

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7.57 km

View of the Deesbach Forebay Dam

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8.26 km

View of the Deesbach Pre-Dam

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View of the Dessbach dam from the operator's road

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12.2 km

Eiszapfenfelsen Shelter with View of the Reservoir

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Refuge with nice view to the dam

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12.8 km

Waldgeister Hut

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View to the dam, nice for a rest

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17.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.01 km

7.47 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.99 km

3.89 km

3.04 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Monday 19 October

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Fröbel Observation Tower – View of the Deesbach Pre-Dam loop from Oberweißbach-Deesbach

Fröbel Observation Tower

View of the Dam at Naturpark Thüringer Wald

View of the Leibis-Lichte Reservoir

View of Deesbach Reservoir from Waldschutzhütte am Urianfelsen

View of the Deesbach Forebay Dam

View of the Deesbach Pre-Dam

Eiszapfenfelsen Shelter with View of the Reservoir

Waldgeister Hut

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