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Frankenwarte Observation Tower – Upper Seifenteich loop from Bad Steben

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Frankenwarte Observation Tower – Upper Seifenteich loop from Bad Steben

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Frankenwarte Observation Tower – Upper Seifenteich loop from Bad Steben

03:10

11.6km

180m

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 11, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenwald

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Start point

Train Station

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877 m

Zietsch Fountain in Bad Steben Spa Park

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The name "Zietsch Fountain" is intended to commemorate the former Bavarian Finance Minister Friedrich Zietsch, who was deeply committed to Bad Steben after World War II. Anyone can tap the …

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1.13 km

Bad Steben Thermal Spa

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The healing powers of the mineral spring in Steben have been known since the Middle Ages. The municipality has been a Royal Bavarian State Spa since 1832. The thermal spa …

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1.23 km

Columned arcade with drinking hall

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The semi-open, columned promenade, with its large arcades, has adorned the spa park since 1910. As early as the 19th century, a wooden promenade stood here, serving as a shelter for strolling.

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2.79 km

Hundertwasser-Style Farmhouse

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The owners of this farm were apparently inspired by the architectural style of the Viennese artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928 to 2000). With the design of their façade, they too are …

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7.60 km

Frankenwarte Observation Tower

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The Frankenwarte (Frankenwarte) stands atop the 679-meter-high Hirschhügel (Hirschhügel). The eight-and-a-half-meter-high, round stone tower offers a panoramic view to the northeast, to the edge of the Höllental valley, to Lichtenberg …

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8.90 km

Upper Seifenteich

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Here you can enjoy the tranquility with a view of the pond and the Frankenwarte tower. A bench is also available.

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9.23 km

Shoe Tree

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Boots, slippers, and soccer cleats adorn this tree in the Seifengrund area. There are now over 50 pairs, and the number is growing. No one knows who came up with …

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9.26 km

Rest Area with Arm Kneipp Basin, Station 10 Bad Steben Health Trail

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Even larger groups of hikers can take a break at the long benches and tables. A Kneipp arm pool is available for cooling off. There's also a sky lounger here, although it doesn't offer shade.

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11.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

2.98 km

2.63 km

632 m

119 m

Surfaces

4.16 km

2.60 km

2.16 km

1.08 km

798 m

782 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

17°C

2°C

48 %

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Frankenwarte Observation Tower – Upper Seifenteich loop from Bad Steben

Zietsch Fountain in Bad Steben Spa Park

Bad Steben Thermal Spa

Columned arcade with drinking hall

Hundertwasser-Style Farmhouse

Frankenwarte Observation Tower

Upper Seifenteich

Shoe Tree

Rest Area with Arm Kneipp Basin, Station 10 Bad Steben Health Trail

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