Bat Tower – Katz Pond (Zelle am See) loop from Probstzella

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Probstzella

Bat Tower – Katz Pond (Zelle am See) loop from Probstzella

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Bat Tower – Katz Pond (Zelle am See) loop from Probstzella

01:16

4.39km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

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458 m

Former Bismarckstollen Bat Habitat

Highlight • Cave

Former Bismarck tunnel - now bat quarters

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483 m

Bat Tower

Highlight • Monument

A nice use for a former border tower. At least the bats have a nice home.

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567 m

Am Mittelweg Trail Junction

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Crossing of hiking trails "Am Mittelweg"

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1.24 km

The three-story, authentic GDR border tower houses the exhibition "Perpetrators, Victims, Accomplices." Created by journalist and author Roman Grafe ("The Border Through Germany") at this historically authentic location, it is …

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1.88 km

Katz Pond (Zelle am See)

Highlight • Lake

Zell am See (Zelle = short form of Probstzella) - private fish pond in the forest

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2.66 km

Bench Near Falkenstein

Highlight • Rest Area

From this bench, you can clearly see why the area around Falkenstein is also called the "Stone Gate to Thuringia" or "Falkenstein Gate." The steep rock faces in the Loquitz Valley are a defining feature of the landscape.

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2.76 km

Former Border in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Highlight • Historical Site

In the Verdi educational center in Saalfeld you can do this hike as part of an educational holiday

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4.20 km

Railway line and mountain views

Highlight • Viewpoint

The valley in Probstzella, with its wooded slate slopes, idyllic stream, and not least the wide railway line, is truly charming. Numerous opportunities for hiking and exploration! The village itself is exceptionally appealing – both stylish and cozy.

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4.39 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.38 km

870 m

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.71 km

1.06 km

1.03 km

439 m

117 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

11°C

7°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

October 3, 2023,🇩🇪Deutsch-deutsche Geschichte hautnah erleben

A trip to Mödlareuth was actually planned today for German Unity Day. Due to various major events there, we changed our plans at short notice and decided on a short tour in the former border area around Probstzella. This took us, among other things, to the former border tower on Hopfberg. By chance, a guided hike was stopping there and …

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