Kreuzchen Observation Tower – Alteburg Tower, Arnstadt loop from Gottesholz

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Kreuzchen Observation Tower – Alteburg Tower, Arnstadt loop from Gottesholz

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Kreuzchen Observation Tower – Alteburg Tower, Arnstadt loop from Gottesholz

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6.47km

120m

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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1.30 km

Kreuzchen Observation Tower

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The hike begins in Espenfeld and initially leads through the forest. After a while you reach the Hartberg, where you have a wonderful view of the surrounding area. Then you …

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2.44 km

Wooden Organ (Holzorgel) Altenburger Plateau

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Very nicely done and of particular interest to the kids 😊🦊

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3.23 km

Alteburg Tower, Arnstadt

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After a suitable ascent you will find the Alteburgturm and the traditional restaurant. To enjoy the view from above, you can pick up the key there

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4.15 km

View of Arnstadt and the Jonastal from Königsstuhl

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Nice view of the Jonastal.

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4.78 km

Shelter at 'Die Kunst der Fuge' Memorial

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small shelter at "The Art of the Fugue"

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4.81 km

Bach Monument and Sound Sculpture "The Art of Fugue" (Arnstadt)

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Here you can test your musical skills

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5.31 km

Information board about tree species

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A great view of Siegelbach

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5.59 km

View of Arnstadt from Kämpfs Türmchen

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Only a view without a tower

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6.47 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.70 km

2.59 km

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Saturday 31 October

7°C

4°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

October 27, 2024,Spaziergang Alteburg-Arnstadt

Every year in autumn, the small tour near Arnstadt is a must; it can be expanded depending on time and desire.

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November 14, 2022,"Kreuzchen" und "Schneckchen" auf Muschelkalk

The northern edge of the Thuringian Forest is already in sight, as a landscape with a special charm rises just south behind Arnstadt. A high mountain spur reaches up to the town, goes by the name of Alteburg and separates the Gera valley from the Jonas valley.

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September 14, 2024,Wanderung bei Arnstadt 14.09.2024

Today we did the so-called snail circuit near Arnstadt. It's called a snail circuit because there's a striking viewpoint built like a snail, where you wind your way up on foot. All in all, a very nice circuit in good weather.

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September 14, 2024,Schneckchen-Runde bei Arnstadt 🥾📷

Today we took the weather into account and decided on this tour. It is a beautiful little loop that was pleasant to walk and had a few highlights to offer. 🤗
It was quite windy, but we were mostly sheltered from the wind. Definitely worth doing more than once 😊
The loop can easily be extended. 👌🏻

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March 2, 2022,Altenburg über Kreuzchen und Schneckchen

I took advantage of the afternoon sun today. Nice little round about the Altenburg, Kreuzchen and Schneckchen.

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November 6, 2021,ᵃʳⁿˢᵗᵃᵈᵗ꧁༺𝕊𝕔𝕙𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕜𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕟༻꧂

When I first looked out of the window I saw that the fog had eaten the mountains and knowing that the world was friendlier behind the tunnel, it was clear: into the car and onto the highway. As soon as I left the tunnel, the sun shone on me and so did I. It was really worth it! Nice corner …

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March 30, 2024,🥾🌺 Wincklers Gruft und Claus-Eichel-Weg 🌿🪻🌷

Today I wanted to find Winckler's crypt. Not much there anymore, but an interesting lost place

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July 2, 2022,Alteburgturm🗼- Jungfernsprung - Königsstuhl🤴🪑- Kreuzchen - Winklers Gruft - Schneckchen🐌

A wonderful tour with lots of highlights was spontaneously on the program today. Started at the parking lot at the Alteburgturm in Arnstadt and walked from there to the tower. Unfortunately, this and the restaurant are closed for personal reasons. There is a phone number there (if you want to be served 🤔), but nobody answers it even though there …

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