Altenburg Island Zoo – Great Pond, Altenburg loop from Altenburg

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Altenburg Island Zoo – Great Pond, Altenburg loop from Altenburg

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Altenburg Island Zoo – Great Pond, Altenburg loop from Altenburg

00:56

3.70km

10m

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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604 m

Fairy Tale Fountain Altenburg

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Beautiful old fairy tale fountain on the outskirts of Altenburg. Very idyllic location and suitable for looking for peace. Followed by hikes through the city forest to the Bismarck tower and observatory.

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1.19 km

Great Pond, Altenburg

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The beautiful zoo is located on an island in the middle of the large pond. Many different animals can be admired here. Very popular with small and large children. A …

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2.07 km

Pond Promenade with Fountain View, Großer Teich, Altenburg

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The pond promenade in Altenburg offers not only a beautiful view of the old town and the Nikolaikirchviertel, but is also a focal point for Germany's only zoo on an island! Absolutely worth a visit!

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2.11 km

Capitol Cinema, Altenburg

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The historic building was built in 1871 and is a listed building.

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2.49 km

Teichterrasse Ice Cream Café at the Großer Teich

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At the large pond is the pond terrace with a wide range of different types of ice cream and other specialties.

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2.54 km

Island Bridge

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2.59 km

Altenburg Island Zoo

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The Altenburg Island Zoo is Germany's only zoo located on an island.
A bridge takes you to the island zoo.

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2.69 km

Great Pond, Altenburg

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Nice place for a break 😄

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3.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.32 km

635 m

492 m

256 m

Surfaces

1.50 km

1.11 km

656 m

442 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

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Comments

November 29, 2023,Teichrunde

Small circle around the pond. Unfortunately it was icy in places and very slippery.

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Altenburg Island Zoo – Great Pond, Altenburg loop from Altenburg

Fairy Tale Fountain Altenburg

Great Pond, Altenburg

Pond Promenade with Fountain View, Großer Teich, Altenburg

Capitol Cinema, Altenburg

Teichterrasse Ice Cream Café at the Großer Teich

Island Bridge

Altenburg Island Zoo

Great Pond, Altenburg

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