Arche Nebra hiking trail – Arche Nebra loop from Kleinwangen

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Arche Nebra hiking trail – Arche Nebra loop from Kleinwangen

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Arche Nebra hiking trail – Arche Nebra loop from Kleinwangen

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5.54km

140m

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: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.29 km

Nebra Sky Disc discovery site

Highlight • Historical Site

A 30-meter-high observation tower inclined at ten degrees was built near the site. The tower was divided by a vertical cut in the line of sight to the Brocken. These and other visual axes to important points in the area were visualized on the ground using labeled concrete strips. The climb to the tower is definitely worth it and is rewarded with a magnificent view. The Nebra Arch is also clearly visible from up there. Due to the relatively closed staircase and the solid concrete design - including at the top - the tower is also suitable for people who do not feel comfortable at high altitudes. In winter, however, access is blocked in bad weather.

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2.32 km

Iron Age Earthwork and Mittelberg Observation Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Shows the early settlement of our beautiful area,
Also the defensive capabilities of our forefathers.

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2.70 km

Forest Sky Pavilion

Highlight • Monument

A great idea, but unfortunately a little unnoticed.

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3.23 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful hiking trail up to the Mittelberg. Follow the sun marking.

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4.15 km

Steinklöbe Conservation Area Trail

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The paved path leads directly from the ark up to the Mittelberg, where the sky disc was found and the lookout tower. If you like, you can turn right on the way and use the forest path up.

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4.30 km

Arche Nebra hiking trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful route also by bike

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4.39 km

Shelter With View of Kleinwangen

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Small rest hut with a view of Klein Wangen.

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4.86 km

Arche Nebra

Highlight • Monument

The entrance fee includes a 20-minute film in the planetarium that explains the function (s) of the Nebra Sky Disk. I found the exhibition very interesting and well done.

The place where the sky disc was found on the Mittelberg and the ark are connected by a well-signposted, almost three-kilometer-long hiking trail. The ascent to the 30 meter high tower is definitely worth it.

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5.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.42 km

2.27 km

841 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

2.10 km

631 m

284 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 17 September

20°C

11°C

29 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

September 26, 2025,26-9-26 🍁 Die Himmelsscheibe von Nebra

Today we're on the trail of archaeoastronomy, heading for the site where the Nebra Sky Disk was discovered. From the parking lot on the outskirts of Wangen (€3 fee/day ticket), we headed toward Mittelberg. Beautiful, narrow forest paths lead up to the observation tower, which can be climbed year-round. The tower itself and the area surrounding the disk's discovery site …

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July 11, 2022,Wäsche trocknen

After the wet Wasserkuppe, on the weather-technically drier Mittelberg.
Some adventurous paths with surrounding trees. Nevertheless, highly recommended 👍

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July 22, 2023,Nebra: Zwischen Mittelberg und Arche

You can already guess: Tilda is on her way home and there is always a worthwhile destination along the way that enriches the last day of her vacation. Since we have the Heavenly Paths on the program this year, a visit to Arche Nebra is an obvious choice.

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March 27, 2022,Erkundung des Fundortes der Himmelsscheibe

Day 2 of our trip to Nebra. Today we were able to explore the place where the sky disc was found. Small historical hike.

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July 26, 2025,Auf den Mittelberg ⛰ im Naturpark Saale-Unstrut-Triasland 🔁

Our destination is the impressive observation tower on the Mittelberg.

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April 15, 2022,Rundweg Arche Nebra - Mittelberg - Parkplatz Wangen 15.04.2022

It is a beautiful circular route with some steep sections. You should be sure-footed. And I recommend doing the loop like me, clockwise.

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November 2, 2024,Waldschlösschen – Wallanlage aus der Eisenzeit, Fundstelle der Himmelsscheibe von Nebra, Mittelberg, Arche von Nebra

Nice easy autumn hike, the climb to the tower is doable and after the 199 steps we had a view as far as the Kyffhäuser. Then we went over the Arche back to the Waldschlösschen, where there was delicious food to feast on. The walk is highly recommended

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December 31, 2021,Himmelsscheibe zu Silvester

My 100th on New Year's Eve! In addition, a wonderful sunset spectacle, a magical place with the now known and still unknown knowledge about our ancestors. The fantastic exhibition in Halle until 9.1.2022.

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