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Landkreis Gotha

Gierstädt Observation Tower – Cherry Orchard loop from Dachwig

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Landkreis Gotha

Gierstädt Observation Tower – Cherry Orchard loop from Dachwig

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Gierstädt Observation Tower – Cherry Orchard loop from Dachwig

03:34

13.5km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Fahner Höhe

Waypoints

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405 m

Dachwig Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The area of the anglers. At the weekend you can find many of these species here. But also the geese, which go with that. 🤣

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6.59 km

View of Kleinfahner and Fahner Mühle

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Kleinfahner and the Fahner Mill are at your feet, embedded in the beautiful landscape. A short walk to the Fahner Höhe is a perfect break.

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8.82 km

Gierstädt Observation Tower

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• Orchard with 20 old apple varieties and regional varieties of other fruit types
• Beneficial insect trail on the apple picking site
• Signposted hiking trails around Gierstädt, Kleinfahner and Großfahner
• Observation tower

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9.15 km

Cherry Orchard

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April, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, is the best time to walk along here. You don't have to be too scared, because the different types of cherries …

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9.19 km

Insect hotel

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Certainly an important facility in the plantations.

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6

11.2 km

St. Peter and Paul Church

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The church of St. Peter and Paul was built on the walls of a Romanesque hall church from 1169. From the outside you can still see that parts of the …

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7

11.4 km

Hundertwasser-Inspired Mosaic Wall

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Hundertwasser sends his regards again. 🙋‍♂️

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13.4 km

Dachwig Reservoir

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13.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

1.59 km

582 m

446 m

Surfaces

5.32 km

2.91 km

2.87 km

1.14 km

1.09 km

132 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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12°C

93 %

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