Pleß Tower – Bernshäuser Kutte loop from Horn mit Kahlköpfchen

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Pleß Tower – Bernshäuser Kutte loop from Horn mit Kahlköpfchen

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Pleß Tower – Bernshäuser Kutte loop from Horn mit Kahlköpfchen

04:13

14.5km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Hollow Way in the Thuringian Forest

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A somewhat steep ravine that can be very slippery after rain. But still beautiful

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Pond on the Pleßwiese

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Unfortunately, the pond is currently dry.

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Pleßhaus

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The princely hunting lodge Pleßhaus was built in 1866/67 on the Pleßhauswiese, about 1 km north of the summit of the Pleß.
In 1974 it was moved to a new …

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7.05 km

Pleß Tower

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The Plesturm adorns the mountain of the same name and offers you a wonderful all-round view. Benches and tables that have been set up around invite you to rest.

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7.11 km

Sachsenstein Memorial (Jägerstein — Hunter's Stone)

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The Jägerstein or Sachsenstein commemorates the ducal Landjägermeister Johannes Michael Sachs, who was killed (murdered?) in a mysterious hunting accident on June 6th, 1722.
The memorial stone was erected at …

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Pleß Summit Hut

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Good rest area. Also suitable for larger groups.

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View of the Rosatal Valley and Roßdorf

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Salzunger Weg is a beautiful stage with a great view

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Bernshäuser Kutte

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The Bernshauser Kutte is a natural monument worth seeing. Very quiet and therefore there is pure relaxation here. Warning: swimming is prohibited to protect the lake!

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