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Wildcat Discovery Trail (Wildkatzenschleichpfad)

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Wildcat Discovery Trail (Wildkatzenschleichpfad)

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Wildcat Discovery Trail (Wildkatzenschleichpfad)

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Schutzzone 1 Nationalpark Hainich

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Location: Hörselberg-Hainich, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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1. Hainichblick Observation Tower – Silberborn Lime Tree loop from Hütscheroda

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440m

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2. Mallinde Trailhead Parking – Thick Oak (Kindel) loop from Craula

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3. View of the Thuringian Basin loop from Hütscheroda

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01:28

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Anke Duderstadt

July 17, 2023

nice little round and now also Touringen stamp office

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Anja ex Pago Creichgouue

August 8, 2020

In all probability, you will not encounter wildcats on this path.
The 1.5 km long path begins above the show enclosure in Hütscheroda, the so-called wildcat clearing, and initially winds through a younger forest with individual old beech trees. This is followed by a varied section with gnarled old oaks, imposing trees and dead wood. You can get a deep insight into the structure of the forest, and with luck catch a glimpse of forest inhabitants. Climbing elements along the way invite young and old to try out their climbing skills. After half an hour you come back to the meadow behind the wildcat clearing, where benches invite you to relax. A fireplace with grill and benches can be used on request. The path is barrier-free and therefore suitable for prams and active wheelchair users (with accompaniment). Symbol / path marking: wildcat tracks / length: 1.5 km / degree of difficulty: easy (gradient between wildcat barn and wildcat clearing, the starting point of the path)
Source: nationalpark-hainich.de/de/ausflugsziel/wanderwege/rundwanderwege/wildkatzenschleichpfad.html

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Sopho, Micha, Frieda & Bella 🐶🐾

May 4, 2021

The 7km long Wildcat Trail circular hiking trail connects directly to the Wildcat Glade. Here the visitor roams through a real wild cat territory.
The path opens up the southern part of the national park with its open and reforested areas.
The so-called “Generalshügel” offers an impressive panoramic view of nature’s own dynamics with the Hainichblick observation tower.
The view sweeps over the natural and cultural landscape to the Thuringian Forest, the Rhön and the Werra Valley.

(Source: wildkatzendorf.com)

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Distance 1.11 km

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 40 m

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Location: Hörselberg-Hainich, Wartburgkreis, Thuringia, Germany

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Wildcat Discovery Trail (Wildkatzenschleichpfad)

1. Hainichblick Observation Tower – Silberborn Lime Tree loop from Hütscheroda

2. Mallinde Trailhead Parking – Thick Oak (Kindel) loop from Craula

3. View of the Thuringian Basin loop from Hütscheroda

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