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Old Observatory – Seeberg Ridge Trail loop from Alte Sternwarte

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Old Observatory – Seeberg Ridge Trail loop from Alte Sternwarte

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Old Observatory – Seeberg Ridge Trail loop from Alte Sternwarte

01:24

5.37km

40m

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

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Seeberg

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

31 m

Old Observatory

Highlight • Restaurant

From 1787 to 1791, the Seeberg observatory was built on the western slope of the Seeberg, still in the urban area of Gotha, under Duke Ernst II. The scientific management …

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2

357 m

Avenue on the Ridge of Kleiner Seeberg

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3

593 m

Oak Grove in Seeberg

Highlight • Forest

4

653 m

Bench of Forest Birds

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Lovingly designed bench with birds of the forest. Very informative.

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5

961 m

Deinhards Ruhe Shelter and Memorial

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The path above the former gypsum quarry on the Kleiner Seeberg is very beautiful and offers particularly great views. The view stretches from the Drei Gleichen over the nearby towns …

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968 m

Seeberg Ridge Trail

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It's a lovely place to go hiking. The paths are in good condition.

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7

2.69 km

Radio tower at Seeberg (Boitin)

Highlight • Structure

It hasn't been around forever, but you can see it from every direction from your car around the Seeberg. A good landmark.

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8

3.09 km

Flower Trail in Seeberg Conservation Area

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B

5.37 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.58 km

1.64 km

136 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

1.93 km

125 m

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Tuesday 2 June

19°C

12°C

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