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

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Oberweißbach/Thüringer Wald

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

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

01:10

3.80km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

57 m

Friedrich Fröbel Birthplace Museum

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Birthplace of the pedagogue Friedrich Fröbel. He developed modern concepts in education that are still foundational today. The kindergarten is his idea. The building was restored in 1982 and also …

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2

1.22 km

Heckersberghütte Shelter

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A small refuge that also invites you to a picnic. Not far away is a section of the Leibis drinking water dam to see. The eponymous place Leibis had to give way to the drinking water dam.

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3

1.63 km

Herb hut (Kräuterhütte)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

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4

1.98 km

Rest Area with Trail Signs

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You can also park your car there

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5

2.43 km

Playground at Fröbel Tower

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A great playground directly below the Froebel tower.

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6

2.44 km

A very beautiful and worthwhile hike to the Fröbelturm (Fröbel Tower).

The mountain restaurant has a very pleasant and cozy indoor and outdoor area. Guests can expect a very good …

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2.45 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

3.10 km

View of Oberweißbach

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Beautiful view. On the way from Oberweißbach to Kirchberg.

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3.80 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.50 km

579 m

395 m

309 m

Surfaces

1.64 km

1.17 km

629 m

241 m

102 m

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

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