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Arnstadt Old Town – Ried Gate, Arnstadt loop from Arnstadt Hbf

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Arnstadt Old Town – Ried Gate, Arnstadt loop from Arnstadt Hbf

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Arnstadt Old Town – Ried Gate, Arnstadt loop from Arnstadt Hbf

01:21

5.26km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.02 km

Arnstadt Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

With the first written mention in 704 Arnstadt is the city in Thuringia, which has the oldest evidence of its existence and one of the oldest cities in Germany outside …

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1.07 km

Johann Sebastian Bach Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The composer Johann Sebastian Bach had his first organist position here for 4 years. For this reason, Arnstadt proudly calls itself the Bach city.

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1.19 km

Gallery at Arnstadt Market

Highlight • Monument

On the east side of the marketplace in Arnstadt stands the 18 sandstone pillars built gallery, which was used as cloth makers. Even today, there are business premises in the building.

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1.63 km

Ried Gate, Arnstadt

Highlight • Historical Site

The Riedtor is part of the medieval city fortification. Only a few decades ago the road led through the gate in the direction of the Thuringian Forest. Next to the …

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3.75 km

Activity course for everyone

Highlight • Rest Area

The cross-generational movement parcour is an active offer of the city. It is a municipal contribution to the health promotion of children, so it should also be used actively.

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4.17 km

Fischtor Arnstadt

Highlight • Monument

The former entrance gate into the Arnstädter Schlossgarten. Lovingly restored.

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4.35 km

Theater in the Palace Garden

Highlight • Monument

The theater in the castle garden was built in 1842 by the conversion of the former princely riding course on order Günther Friedrich Carl II. In the following decades, the …

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4.47 km

Schlossgarten Arnstadt

Highlight • Natural

The Arnstadt Castle Garden is an enchanting place that enchants visitors with its tranquil atmosphere and historical beauty.

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5.26 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

1.94 km

407 m

237 m

164 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

1.68 km

506 m

226 m

206 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

22°C

13°C

14 %

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Arnstadt Old Town – Ried Gate, Arnstadt loop from Arnstadt Hbf

Arnstadt Old Town

Johann Sebastian Bach Church

Gallery at Arnstadt Market

Ried Gate, Arnstadt

Activity course for everyone

Fischtor Arnstadt

Theater in the Palace Garden

Schlossgarten Arnstadt

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