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Landkreis Gotha

Wintersbrunnen Finsterbergen – Brandleite Pond loop from Friedrichroda

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Landkreis Gotha

Wintersbrunnen Finsterbergen – Brandleite Pond loop from Friedrichroda

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Wintersbrunnen Finsterbergen – Brandleite Pond loop from Friedrichroda

05:24

18.2km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.32 km

Waldwiese

Forest

2

6.37 km

Hainfelsen and the Lookout Cabin near Finsterbergen

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Great view! A really worthwhile goal! 👍🏻

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3

6.40 km

View of Finsterbergen from the log cabin

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The climb is crisp but short, and you will be rewarded by a magnificent view of Finsterbergen.

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4

8.54 km

Sänger Bridge

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The singer bridge crosses the Leina at this point and enables the direct route from the Leinatal to the "New House"

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5

8.69 km

Wintersbrunnen Finsterbergen

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As a special feature, this source does not freeze even in the dead of winter, hence the name Wintersbrunnen.

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6

9.28 km

Brandleite Pond

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On the nature trail in Finsterbergen is the Brandleiteteich, which can be reached both by foot and by bike very well.
In 1981, the pond was completely filled with boulders …

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7

11.9 km

Wacht Signpost

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signpost at the watch

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8

12.0 km

View of the Thuringian Forest

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Because many trees 🌲 were cut down, you can look into the distance

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9

13.4 km

Café & Guesthouse Waldschlösschen

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The Waldschlösschen is a café, restaurant and guesthouse and is known for its delicious Thuringian cakes and pies.

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14.6 km

Körnberg

Peak

15.4 km

Heidelberg

Peak

B

18.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.82 km

4.46 km

1.57 km

1.54 km

498 m

252 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.99 km

5.38 km

2.04 km

1.18 km

627 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

74 %

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