Kreuzchen Observation Tower – View of the Jungfernsprung loop from Arnstadt Süd

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Kreuzchen Observation Tower – View of the Jungfernsprung loop from Arnstadt Süd

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Kreuzchen Observation Tower – View of the Jungfernsprung loop from Arnstadt Süd

03:28

11.2km

330m

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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.80 km

Wooden Organ (Holzorgel) Altenburger Plateau

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

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2.92 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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3.28 km

Information board about tree species

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A great view of Siegelbach

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7.73 km

View of the Jungfernsprung

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From here you have a great view of the steeply sloping shell limestone cliffs.

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7.95 km

Jungfernsprung (Maiden's Leap) Clifftop Viewpoint

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Better to approach with the bike from above. The last section before the viewpoint S 3.

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8.65 km

View of Arnstadt and the Jonastal from Königsstuhl

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Nice view of the Jonastal.

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9.62 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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11.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.19 km

3.41 km

1.18 km

859 m

545 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

3.40 km

1.08 km

751 m

731 m

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

11°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

November 30, 2024,Kreuzchen Schneckenchen Alteburgturm Böhlersloch

Based on a Komoot tip, we headed towards Arnstadt today in beautiful weather.🌞🍁🐕🌲
I modified the recommended tour to suit us.😉
So we started at a small parking lot, and the tour took us first to the Kreuzchen, a beautiful little observation tower, then on to the Schneckchen, the second small viewing point. 📷
A few kilometers further on, the …

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