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White Cross in the Gessen Valley – Natural Stream in Gessental loop from Kauern

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White Cross in the Gessen Valley – Natural Stream in Gessental loop from Kauern

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White Cross in the Gessen Valley – Natural Stream in Gessental loop from Kauern

02:11

8.18km

90m

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 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.28 km

White Cross in the Gessen Valley

Highlight • Monument

There is also a break area with benches and information boards on the cycle path.

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2

3.34 km

Lapidarium and Boundary Stone Trail in Gessental

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On the trail of the stones 🪨

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3.76 km

Natural Stream in Gessental

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Beautifully situated in the Gessental on the “Gera-Süd nature trail”

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3.95 km

Johann Christian Seydel and Robert Eisel Memorial

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This memorial stone commemorates Johan Christian Seydel, 1817-1885, founder of the Gera Municipal Museum and
Robert Eisel, 1826-1917, first museum director.

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5

6.47 km

Bench With a View of the Fields

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Nice break area between Kaimberg and Kauern.

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7.00 km

Himmelsteich near Kauern

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful idyllic rest area.

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7.47 km

Calf Zoo

Highlight • Structure

Here you can pet and look at cute little calves.

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8.11 km

Kauern Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The church is located on Republic Square.
The Hofcafe Kauern is also in the immediate vicinity.

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8.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.55 km

3.06 km

1.57 km

Surfaces

3.16 km

2.96 km

1.12 km

942 m

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Lowest point (220 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

11°C

29 %

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