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Germany
Thuringia
Wartburgkreis
Gerstungen

Kohlbach Spring – Kohlbachwald Pond loop from Gerstungen

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Thuringia
Wartburgkreis
Gerstungen

Kohlbach Spring – Kohlbachwald Pond loop from Gerstungen

Easy

4.8

(52)

94

hikers

Kohlbach Spring – Kohlbachwald Pond loop from Gerstungen

01:57

7.07km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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3 m

Bettelbank Hiking Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Very good starting point for hikes in the Gerstunger Forest and to the former inner-German border

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15 m

Hikers' parking lot with a nice rest area

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1.92 km

Kohlbachwald Forest Path

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From the "Bettelbank" hiking car park, you can go on wonderful (circular) hikes in the Kohlbach forest, which can include the Kohlbach spring and cottage, among other things.

Every season has its own special charm here.

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5.00 km

Kohlbach Spring

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Who drinks Kohlbachquelle, will live long and give little money to the doctor.

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5.29 km

Kohlbachhaus and Memorial Stone

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The Kohlbachhaus has an eventful past. Today it belongs to the Free State of Thuringia and is used by the forest administration for service meetings, as work accommodation and hunting lodge.

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5.88 km

Unique Tree Stump with Burls

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There is not much left of the original tree. But what can still be seen stimulates the hiker's imagination.

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5.92 km

Picnic Area at Kohlbach Pond

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A very nice and idyllic place to take a break

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6.09 km

Kohlbachwald Pond

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Beautiful pond in an equally beautiful valley. The place must be almost magical in summer.

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7.07 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.00 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.81 km

1.03 km

161 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Monday 25 May

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