The monument was built between 1911 and 1912 on the initiative of the Thuringian Forest Association Gehren. The basic idea was to honor the deceased sovereign Karl Günther von Schwarzburg - Sondershausen, who often stayed with his wife Marie in Gehren Castle, which belonged to the sovereign.
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The current statue has been on the base of the monument again since August 2010. It consists of painted plaster.

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The monument is accessible. Nice view from above in all directions.

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Prince Karl Günther Monument and Viewpoint

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1. Werra Spring Fehrenbach – Höllteich loop from Ilmenau Pörlitzer Höhe

114km

09:18

1,700m

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2. Chrysopraswehr Waterfall – Pennewitz Airfield loop from Großbreitenbach

66.7km

04:36

860m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Schneekopf Observation Tower – Höllteich loop from Ilmenau Pörlitzer Höhe

61.8km

05:07

940m

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Location: Herschdorf, Ilm-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany

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Prince Karl Günther Monument and Viewpoint

1. Werra Spring Fehrenbach – Höllteich loop from Ilmenau Pörlitzer Höhe

2. Chrysopraswehr Waterfall – Pennewitz Airfield loop from Großbreitenbach

3. Schneekopf Observation Tower – Höllteich loop from Ilmenau Pörlitzer Höhe

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