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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Oberweißbach/Thüringer Wald

Fröbel Observation Tower – Herb hut (Kräuterhütte) loop from Schwarzatal

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Oberweißbach/Thüringer Wald

Fröbel Observation Tower – Herb hut (Kräuterhütte) loop from Schwarzatal

Moderate

5.0

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Fröbel Observation Tower – Herb hut (Kräuterhütte) loop from Schwarzatal

01:22

15.8km

330m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1

1.35 km

Lichtenhain Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Here both the trains from Cursdorf and the trains of the mountain railway from Obstfelderschmiede end

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2

1.50 km

Oberweißbacher Bergbahn Mountain Station

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Those who are fit can pedal up the cycle path to the left of the train. But be careful: the slope is partly decent. The train also takes bicycles, which …

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3

3.27 km

Oberweißbacher Mountain Railway Flat Section

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From Lichtenhain to Deesbach runs the upper section of the Oberweissbacher mountain railway. Next to the track is a hiking trail. A ride on the train is also recommended.

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4

6.25 km

View of Cursdorf and the Fröbelturm

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nice place to rest with a view of Cursdorf and the Froebel tower

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5

7.02 km

Meuselbacher Kuppe Observation Tower and Guesthouse

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Enjoy a magnificent panoramic view from the Meuselbacher Kuppe. The cozy restaurant in the tower invites you to linger.

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6

12.5 km

An der Allee Picnic Area

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Here a bank group invites you to take a break. This is right next to the main path. If you walk a bit to the clearing, you have a breathtaking view of the surrounding area.

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7

13.4 km

Fröbel Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

This vantage point is located above Oberweißbach. A detour to the Fröbelturm (Fröbel Tower) is highly worthwhile. From the tower, a magnificent panoramic view of the Thuringian Forest opens up. The inn at the tower invites you to linger.

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8

14.2 km

Herb hut (Kräuterhütte)

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The herb hut is regularly stocked with fresh herbs for you to feel and smell. Nice idea!

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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.32 km

3.31 km

2.72 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.65 km

3.80 km

3.59 km

2.07 km

509 m

168 m

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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9°C

32 %

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