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Schwarze Elster Spring Shelter – Window to the World Viewpoint loop from Runde Buche

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Schwarze Elster Spring Shelter – Window to the World Viewpoint loop from Runde Buche

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Schwarze Elster Spring Shelter – Window to the World Viewpoint loop from Runde Buche

01:52

6.66km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

20 m

Free park-and-ride lot

Highlight • Parking

2

967 m

Source of the Schwarze Elster

Highlight • Natural Monument

At this point is the source of the Black Elster, which unfortunately has dried up more and more often in recent years due to the severe drought and heat waves. …

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1.14 km

Schwarze Elster Spring Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Small shelter below the Elsterquelle. Very clean.

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2.21 km

Hidden Quarry Pond

Highlight • Lake

located in the middle of the forest and filled with water

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4.91 km

Window to the World Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

I didn't take a photo today, because the sign "Window of the World" is no longer available due to the work in the forest.

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6.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.62 km

1.40 km

457 m

146 m

< 100 m

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Monday 6 July

24°C

17°C

38 %

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