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Blessberg Observation Tower – Southern Werra Spring loop from Schalkau

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Blessberg Observation Tower – Southern Werra Spring loop from Schalkau

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Blessberg Observation Tower – Southern Werra Spring loop from Schalkau

02:11

27.0km

630m

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: May 24, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.66 km

Blessberg Observation Tower

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From the observation tower on the Bleßberg you have a breathtaking view over the Thuringian Forest, as far as Franconia and the Fichtelgebirge. After the ascent to the observation deck, …

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9.86 km

Blessberg Transmission Tower

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an insane 360 degree distant view

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13.1 km

Southern Werra Spring

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On the way to the Bleßberg you can pass by there.

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13.1 km

Werra Spring Siegmundsburg

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Nice tour up Neumannsgrund and back via Siegmundsburg with a nice descent

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13.6 km

Rennsteig-Stüberl

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The parlor is reminiscent of a youth hostel and that's how you feel. The older couple who run it are very nice and the small selection of food is also ok.

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20.4 km

Kreuzweglinde (Es Lindla) – Historic Linden Tree and Trail Junction

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A shelter, a hiker's car park, boards with lots of information and "Es Lindla", the Kreuzweglinden right at the crossroads of historic paths. A designated Celtic circular hiking trail begins …

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22.4 km

View of the ICE railway line at Truckenthal Viaduct

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From the Schaumburg near Eisfeld you can see how the landscape was cut up, all three bridges are visible from there.

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23.8 km

ICE Bridge Underpass in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

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The buildings of the ICE or Autobahn routes are placed in nature. Gigantic, wasteful of resources on the one hand and fascinating on the other. Everyone likes to decide for themselves, they are always impressive.

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27.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

8.91 km

6.74 km

677 m

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

5.91 km

1.03 km

453 m

182 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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Blessberg Observation Tower – Southern Werra Spring loop from Schalkau

Blessberg Observation Tower

Blessberg Transmission Tower

Southern Werra Spring

Werra Spring Siegmundsburg

Rennsteig-Stüberl

Kreuzweglinde (Es Lindla) – Historic Linden Tree and Trail Junction

View of the ICE railway line at Truckenthal Viaduct

ICE Bridge Underpass in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

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