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Polar Bear Trail at Rossbach Valley – Adlersberg Observation Tower loop from Schleusingen

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Polar Bear Trail at Rossbach Valley – Adlersberg Observation Tower loop from Schleusingen

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Polar Bear Trail at Rossbach Valley – Adlersberg Observation Tower loop from Schleusingen

01:45

22.5km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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447 m

Erlau Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Here in Erlau on Hüttenweg you can find a contemporary witness of the former Suhl-Schleusingen railway line.

The following can be found here:
The Suhl-Schleusingen railway line (Friedbergbahn) is a …

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2.66 km

Kreuzeiche Near Erlau

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The Kreuzeiche is located above Erlau. From here, the routes can continue in many directions, e.g. to Suhl or to the great Vessertal. Seating directly under the oak tree is also available.

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4.60 km

Polar Bear Trail at Rossbach Valley

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Beautiful hut in the Rossbachtal

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4.67 km

Eisbärenweg Entrance

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There is a great polar bear carving to discover nearby. This can be found near the Rossbach Viaduct and marks the entrance to the Eisbärenweg.

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5.70 km

Erdeberg Junction

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At this crossroads, which is very well signposted, you can choose different options to take your direction. Whether Stutenhaus, Breitenbach or Erlau. Everything is possible.

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10.5 km

Adlersberg Lookout Tower and Mountain Hut

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Super view from the tower, the hut provides for food and drink, with moderate prices.

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10.5 km

Adlersberg Observation Tower

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The Adlersberg, easily accessible from all directions, offers variety. A hut with drinks and simple dishes, the tower with a view or the playground for the children. A detour is always worthwhile.

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21.3 km

Waldbad Erlau

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Nice forest pool in my hometown👍👍👍

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22.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

880 m

762 m

619 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

1.32 km

640 m

556 m

382 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Polar Bear Trail at Rossbach Valley – Adlersberg Observation Tower loop from Schleusingen

Erlau Railway Viaduct

Kreuzeiche Near Erlau

Polar Bear Trail at Rossbach Valley

Eisbärenweg Entrance

Erdeberg Junction

Adlersberg Lookout Tower and Mountain Hut

Adlersberg Observation Tower

Waldbad Erlau

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