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Thuringia
Altenburger Land
Altenburg

Altenburg Palace – Brothers' Church, Altenburg loop from Altenburg

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Germany
Thuringia
Altenburger Land
Altenburg

Altenburg Palace – Brothers' Church, Altenburg loop from Altenburg

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Altenburg Palace – Brothers' Church, Altenburg loop from Altenburg

02:30

9.31km

110m

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: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1

371 m

Altenburg Great Pond

Highlight • Lake

The beautiful zoo is located on an island in the middle of the large pond. Many different animals can be admired here. Very popular with small and large children. A …

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1.19 km

The pond promenade in Altenburg offers not only a beautiful view of the old town and the Nikolaikirchviertel, but is also a focal point for Germany's only zoo on an island! Absolutely worth a visit!

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3

1.70 km

Red Spires, Altenburg

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They are the remains of a former monastery. It was built around 1172.
They are the symbol of Altenburg.

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4

2.19 km

Landestheater Altenburg

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The writer Ingo Schulze worked as a dramaturge at the Landestheater at the time of the “Wende”; in his novel "Simple Stories" (1998) he tells in a painfully laconic tone …

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2.45 km

Altenburg Palace

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The former castle was converted into a palace between 1706 and 1744. One of the most beautiful parts of the complex is the triumphal gate. The oldest part is the …

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5.17 km

Altenburg Market Square

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Altenburg's importance as a former residential and trading town is reflected in the extensive market square. Town and patrician houses from different eras blend harmoniously into one another and convey …

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5.33 km

Altenburg Town Hall

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Built between 1562 and 1564 under Nikolaus Grohmann, the town hall is considered one of the most beautiful Renaissance town halls in Germany. The outer shape would be provided with …

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5.52 km

Brothers' Church, Altenburg

Highlight • Religious Site

Originally from the 13th century Gothic hall church of the Franciscan monastery was demolished under some citizens protest in 1901 and replaced by a "chic" neo-Gothic new building. This impresses with its fantastic ceiling paintings and its almost mystical atmosphere.

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9.31 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.71 km

3.02 km

698 m

463 m

413 m

Surfaces

3.47 km

2.24 km

1.26 km

883 m

697 m

647 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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