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Kreuzchen Observation Tower – View from Schneckchen Tower loop from Gottesholz

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Kreuzchen Observation Tower – View from Schneckchen Tower loop from Gottesholz

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Kreuzchen Observation Tower – View from Schneckchen Tower loop from Gottesholz

04:01

13.6km

370m

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: April 15, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.43 km

Kreuzchen Observation Tower

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The hike begins in Espenfeld and initially leads through the forest. After a while you reach the Hartberg, where you have a wonderful view of the surrounding area. Then you …

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4.56 km

Schneckchen Viewpoint

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The handicapped-friendly circular hiking trail can be walked in 1.5 hours.
It was provided with information boards in Braille and wooden organs.
The hiking trail connects the Alteburg with the …

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4.60 km

Wooden Organ (Holzorgel) Altenburger Plateau

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Very nicely done and of particular interest to the kids 😊🦊

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5.90 km

Ried Gate, Arnstadt

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The Riedtor is part of the medieval city fortification. Only a few decades ago the road led through the gate in the direction of the Thuringian Forest. Next to the …

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6.38 km

Arnstadt Old Town

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With the first written mention in 704 Arnstadt is the city in Thuringia, which has the oldest evidence of its existence and one of the oldest cities in Germany outside …

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6.43 km

Johann Sebastian Bach Church

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The composer Johann Sebastian Bach had his first organist position here for 4 years. For this reason, Arnstadt proudly calls itself the Bach city.

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6.58 km

Arnstadt Old Town

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The beautiful old town invites you to stroll ...

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10.4 km

Kiesewetter Hut with view of the Geratal

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steep ascent, the hut is 491m high, but rewarding views over the Geratal.

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11.3 km

Schöne Aussicht

Viewpoint

11.7 km

Wehrkirche Siegelbach

Castle

13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.91 km

3.27 km

2.40 km

821 m

646 m

524 m

Surfaces

6.92 km

2.13 km

1.76 km

1.36 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

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13°C

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Kreuzchen Observation Tower – View from Schneckchen Tower loop from Gottesholz

Kreuzchen Observation Tower

Schneckchen Viewpoint

Wooden Organ (Holzorgel) Altenburger Plateau

Ried Gate, Arnstadt

Arnstadt Old Town

Johann Sebastian Bach Church

Arnstadt Old Town

Kiesewetter Hut with view of the Geratal

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