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Mönchhof Inn – Hohe Warte Observation Tower loop from Elgersburg

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Elgersburg

Mönchhof Inn – Hohe Warte Observation Tower loop from Elgersburg

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Mönchhof Inn – Hohe Warte Observation Tower loop from Elgersburg

03:45

12.2km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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470 m

Elgersburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

In the castle you can stop in, stay overnight and also rent the hall

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2.31 km

Steiger Eck shelter

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Weggabelung for round and route tours in the Ilmenau hiking area. Nearby are the Hohe Warte with observation tower and guest house, the Waldgasthof Mönchshof, the Schöffenhaus, the Marienquelle. Or …

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2.70 km

St. Mary's Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Marienquelle, inaugurated in 1841, is a nice resting place with a refuge on the Goethe hiking trail. About 100 meters further, "seating areas" were created, which offer great views.

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3.03 km

Emmas Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Emmastein can be climbed without equipment. Ideal for a rest or a picnic.

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3.82 km

Panoramic View at Bundschildskopf

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A lot of forest was cut down here since then you have a wonderful panoramic view over Manebach to Ilmenau and the Kickelhahn 👌😉

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5.51 km

Mönchhof Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Fine excursion restaurant idyllically situated in the middle of the forest. Homemade cake.

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8.22 km

Hohe Warte Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the Hohe Warte there is a restaurant with good regional cuisine and a great observation tower.

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10.8 km

WSV Elgersburg Ski Slope and Lift

Highlight • Rest Area

12.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.12 km

1.09 km

739 m

694 m

587 m

Surfaces

7.34 km

3.63 km

829 m

245 m

175 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

22°C

14°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

May 2, 2025,Elgersburg - Mönchhofrunde

A great route for hikers who like to stop for a break. The last section on the S1 was a really nice climb – between all the fallen trees. Otherwise, there was very little activity – but it was also a Friday with great weather.

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Mönchhof Inn – Hohe Warte Observation Tower loop from Elgersburg

Elgersburg Castle

Steiger Eck shelter

St. Mary's Spring

Emmas Rock

Panoramic View at Bundschildskopf

Mönchhof Inn

Hohe Warte Observation Tower

WSV Elgersburg Ski Slope and Lift

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