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Landkreis Gotha
Waltershausen

Lauchagrund Gorge – Spießberg Observation Tower loop from Waltershausen

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Gotha
Waltershausen

Lauchagrund Gorge – Spießberg Observation Tower loop from Waltershausen

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4.2

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Lauchagrund Gorge – Spießberg Observation Tower loop from Waltershausen

03:06

37.3km

750m

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: November 4, 2025

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5.08 km

Luther Fountain in Lauchagrund

Highlight • Natural Monument

The fountain in the Laucha basin just before Bad Tabarz. Ideal for resting on the benches. Further routes towards Bad Tabarz, five-armed trail whitewash, dance beech or small island mountain.

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6.20 km

Bärenbruchsgrund Shelter

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The Bärenbruchsgrund can be found at the very end of the Lauchagrund. From here the tours can continue in different directions. A small shelter is also available.

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6.25 km

Bärenbruch Lauchagrund

Highlight • Gorge

This path leads us to the 916.5 m high Großer Inselsberg, the highest, widely visible elevation in the western Thuringian Forest.
The unique view that extends to the Wasserkuppe in …

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6.44 km

Lauchagrund Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Awesome area, you have to see

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8.22 km

Lemonade Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The source is on the way from the Lauchgrund up to the five-armed sign, ideally accessible on foot or by bike.

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9.06 km

Rest Area at the Five-Armed Signpost

Highlight • Rest Area

An intersection that has something to offer everyone. Descents or descents to Bad Tabarz or Friedrichroda and access to the Rennsteig via the Tanzbuche. And of course you can also take a leisurely rest, as the colleagues said.

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11.8 km

Heuberghaus

Mountain Pass

8

14.1 km

Spießberg Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful vantage point on the Rennsteig with a view of the Thuringian Forest.

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25.2 km

View of Friedrichroda

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Nice view of Friedrichroda

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37.3 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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22.4 km

8.96 km

4.37 km

1.39 km

145 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

9.51 km

4.54 km

3.19 km

146 m

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