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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Unterweißbach

Fröbel Observation Tower – Herb hut (Kräuterhütte) loop from Unterweißbach

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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Unterweißbach

Fröbel Observation Tower – Herb hut (Kräuterhütte) loop from Unterweißbach

Moderate

4.8

(13)

45

hikers

Fröbel Observation Tower – Herb hut (Kräuterhütte) loop from Unterweißbach

04:25

14.1km

520m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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1.04 km

Gasthaus Zum Hirsch

Highlight • Restaurant

Super nice hosts!
Super delicious food!
Nice and cozy ;-)

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2

5.19 km

Ridge Hut

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Tiny and inconspicuous hut on the side of the road. It's not really worth taking a break there, because it's not very comfortable!

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3

5.81 km

Heckersberghütte Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A small refuge that also invites you to a picnic. Not far away is a section of the Leibis drinking water dam to see. The eponymous place Leibis had to give way to the drinking water dam.

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4

7.02 km

Playground at Fröbel Tower

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A great playground directly below the Froebel tower.

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5

7.04 km

Fröbel Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

This vantage point is located above Oberweißbach. A detour to the Fröbelturm (Fröbel Tower) is highly worthwhile. From the tower, a magnificent panoramic view of the Thuringian Forest opens up. The inn at the tower invites you to linger.

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6

7.05 km

Fröbelturm and Berggaststätte Oberweißbach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very beautiful and worthwhile hike to the Fröbelturm (Fröbel Tower).

The mountain restaurant has a very pleasant and cozy indoor and outdoor area. Guests can expect a very good …

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7

7.11 km

Naturpark Gate Oberweißbach

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The entrance to the nature experience

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8

8.00 km

Herb hut (Kräuterhütte)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The herb hut is regularly stocked with fresh herbs for you to feel and smell. Nice idea!

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13.4 km

Bergloch

Cave Entrance

B

14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.78 km

2.83 km

2.02 km

482 m

Surfaces

6.40 km

2.82 km

2.24 km

1.39 km

1.24 km

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Tuesday 21 July

19°C

9°C

13 %

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