The Galgenberg is a nice highlight, because it is after the Schaumburg, the second most beautiful excursion train to Schalkau. It offers a fantastic view over the city, as well as the surrounding places, Katzberg, Ehnes, Almerswind to direction Franconia. Furthermore, here is a beautiful hut, with seating to breathe, which can also find a good shelter. 🙂👌

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Tevion1505 (Andreas)

August 7, 2021

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It is actually called "Georgsberg", but has always been popularly called "Galgenberg". It is unclear where the name comes from, as there is evidence that no gallows stood here, and …

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Vanessa

June 3, 2021

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A very nice view of Schalkau and the surrounding area

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1. Ida Monument – Schaumburg Castle Ruins loop from Theuern

21.4km

05:59

390m

380m

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2. Johanniskirche Schalkau – Schaumburg Castle Ruins loop from Schalkau

8.46km

02:40

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Gypsy Oak – Johanniskirche Schalkau loop from Schalkau Mitte

21.2km

06:07

480m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Location: Schalkau, Landkreis Sonneberg, Thuringia, Germany

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View of Schalkau from Galgenberg

1. Ida Monument – Schaumburg Castle Ruins loop from Theuern

2. Johanniskirche Schalkau – Schaumburg Castle Ruins loop from Schalkau

3. Gypsy Oak – Johanniskirche Schalkau loop from Schalkau Mitte

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