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Bismarck Tower (Thuringian Forest)

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Bismarck Tower (Thuringian Forest)

Recommended by 119 hikers out of 120

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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    May 27, 2025

    The Bismarck Tower is a striking observation tower located directly on the Schwarzatal Panorama Trail. It offers magnificent views of the surrounding Thuringian Forest landscape and is a popular stop for hikers.

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      July 5, 2018

      From the Bismarkturm you have a nice view. There are trails that are rather challenging but there are also some with a slight increase.

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        May 18, 2023

        A little further on, we continue our steep, serpentine climb over last year's leaves, some of which are very slippery, to the Bismarck Tower at 489 m.

        Built in 1895, it is the oldest Bismarck Tower in Germany.

        From the top, we have a sweeping view of the surrounding area.

        In the distance, we can see Schwarzburg Castle.

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          Location: Schwarzburg, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, Thuringia, Germany

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