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Oberweißbach/Thüringer Wald

Leibis-Lichte Dam – Fröbel Observation Tower loop from Oberweißbach-Deesbach

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Oberweißbach/Thüringer Wald

Leibis-Lichte Dam – Fröbel Observation Tower loop from Oberweißbach-Deesbach

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Leibis-Lichte Dam – Fröbel Observation Tower loop from Oberweißbach-Deesbach

04:00

12.8km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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963 m

Friedrich Fröbel Birthplace Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2.12 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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2.74 km

Ridge Hut

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Tiny and inconspicuous hut on the side of the road. It's not really worth taking a break there, because it's not very comfortable!

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6.55 km

Leibis-Lichte Dam

Highlight • Monument

The small "detour" from the Fröbelturm to the dam was worth it. An impressive backdrop. A beautiful circular hiking trail from Lichtenhain via Oberweißbach/Froebelturm to the dam and back through …

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6.61 km

View of the Leibis-Lichte Dam

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Always impressively beautiful 🦊💚

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11.5 km

Playground at Fröbel Tower

Highlight • Rest Area

A great playground directly below the Froebel tower.

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11.5 km

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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11.5 km

Fröbelturm and Berggaststätte Oberweißbach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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12.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.85 km

4.69 km

1.61 km

700 m

Surfaces

5.09 km

4.01 km

1.87 km

1.41 km

424 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Leibis-Lichte Dam – Fröbel Observation Tower loop from Oberweißbach-Deesbach

Friedrich Fröbel Birthplace Museum

Heckersberghütte Shelter

Ridge Hut

Leibis-Lichte Dam

View of the Leibis-Lichte Dam

Playground at Fröbel Tower

Fröbel Observation Tower

Fröbelturm and Berggaststätte Oberweißbach

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