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Probstzella

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

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

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: May 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Naturpark Frankenwald

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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)

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

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2.66 km

Bench Near Falkenstein

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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

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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

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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

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.38 km

865 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.72 km

1.59 km

531 m

433 m

108 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

22°C

13°C

65 %

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

Former Bismarckstollen Bat Habitat

Bat Tower

Am Mittelweg Trail Junction

Former Border Tower

Katz Pond (Zelle am See)

Bench Near Falkenstein

Former Border in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

Railway line and mountain views

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