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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

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

01:28

15.8km

390m

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: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 10.7 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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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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3.27 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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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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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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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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13.4 km

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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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

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.32 km

3.31 km

2.72 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.66 km

3.80 km

3.59 km

2.07 km

509 m

168 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

Weather

Wednesday 22 July

17°C

8°C

41 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

March 2, 2022,Bergbahnrunde

The afternoons and the beautiful weather must be used.

Small round in the mountain railway region including the places of my youth. I was definitely 20 years 🙈 no longer in the grotto and on the gallows hill.

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Lichtenhain Station

Oberweißbacher Bergbahn Mountain Station

Oberweißbacher Mountain Railway Flat Section

View of Cursdorf and the Fröbelturm

Meuselbacher Kuppe Observation Tower and Guesthouse

An der Allee Picnic Area

Fröbel Observation Tower

Herb hut (Kräuterhütte)

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