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Breitungen/Werra

Pleß Observation Tower – Hinterer Breitunger Lake loop from Breitungen (Werra)

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Breitungen/Werra

Pleß Observation Tower – Hinterer Breitunger Lake loop from Breitungen (Werra)

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5.0

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Pleß Observation Tower – Hinterer Breitunger Lake loop from Breitungen (Werra)

03:21

27.0km

760m

Running

Hard run. 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: April 30, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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2.82 km

Schwarzer Stock shelter and Hennigstein

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Very large cabin and well maintained.

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4.03 km

Hochrhöner Trail

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Rooty trail for hiking, running and mountain biking.

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13.3 km

Pleß Observation Tower

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Pleß 645 m ü. NN

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18.2 km

Frankenberg Castle (Touringen Stamp Point No. 348)

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One of the castles that you visit on a hike on the Werra-Burgen-Steig. The medieval castle was once the seat of the office Frankenberg, but after relocation of the seat …

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19.9 km

Historic restroom beneath Burg Frankenberg

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The toilet block below Frankenberg Castle is a true "lost place." Presumably built during the GDR era, the urinal's gutters are now corroded by rust.
Overall, the place has a somewhat spooky feel... 👻

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25.2 km

Hinterer Breitunger Lake

Highlight • Lake

27.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

4.15 km

1.97 km

959 m

417 m

156 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

4.00 km

3.66 km

2.61 km

823 m

352 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

22°C

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94 %

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Pleß Observation Tower – Hinterer Breitunger Lake loop from Breitungen (Werra)

Schwarzer Stock shelter and Hennigstein

View of the Rennsteig

Hochrhöner Trail

Pleß Observation Tower

Kohlgrund

Frankenberg Castle (Touringen Stamp Point No. 348)

Historic restroom beneath Burg Frankenberg

Hinterer Breitunger Lake

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