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Kulmturm Observation Tower – Kulm Tower loop from Schloßkulm

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Unterwellenborn

Kulmturm Observation Tower – Kulm Tower loop from Schloßkulm

Moderate

4.5

(11)

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Kulmturm Observation Tower – Kulm Tower loop from Schloßkulm

02:58

9.75km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Kulm (LSG)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11 m

Kulmberghaus Beer Garden and Viewpoint

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Nice beer garden, great seating with a fantastic view over Saalfeld.

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35 m

Kulmturm Observation Tower

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The Kulm is a nearly 482 meter high mountain near Saalfeld in Thuringia. The Kulm offers a panoramic view of the Saale and Rinne valleys, the Orlasenke, the Thuringian slate …

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163 m

Kulm Tower

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The 20 meter high Kulm Tower is one of the oldest steel lattice towers in Germany. The listed tower was built in 1884 and extensively renovated in 2012. The viewing …

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278 m

View from the Kulm Observation Tower

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A breathtaking view, if visibility is good you can see as far as Leuchtenburg.

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868 m

Ascent to Kulm

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Ascent to the Kulm- A certain basic condition should already exist. An interesting and beautiful hiking trail. You can just enjoy nature.

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5.39 km

Saalfeld Sand Hills

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The path leads above the sand dunes. However, the former mining area itself is probably not allowed to be entered.

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6.52 km

Sandstone Cliffs Near Remschütz

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On this section, the Saale or Saale cycle path runs north of the railway line and is a long way away from the Saale. According to locals, this is the …

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9.72 km

Kulm Forest Playground

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Very nice brand new playground on the Kulm.

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9.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.13 km

3.12 km

1.19 km

316 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

3.69 km

949 m

760 m

226 m

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Kulmturm Observation Tower – Kulm Tower loop from Schloßkulm

Kulmberghaus Beer Garden and Viewpoint

Kulmturm Observation Tower

Kulm Tower

View from the Kulm Observation Tower

Ascent to Kulm

Saalfeld Sand Hills

Sandstone Cliffs Near Remschütz

Kulm Forest Playground

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