Straufhain Castle Ruins – View of the Gleichberge loop from Seidingstadt

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Straufhain Castle Ruins – View of the Gleichberge loop from Seidingstadt

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Straufhain Castle Ruins – View of the Gleichberge loop from Seidingstadt

01:04

3.55km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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1.82 km

The Old Linden Tree

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The linden tree not only gave many towns and villages their names, but was also used as a symbol of bravery and victory in their coats of arms, as well …

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1.88 km

Straufhain Hut

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The Straufhain is a very popular destination, as evidenced by the many highlights at this point. The view there ranges from the Thuringian Slate Mountains, over the Thuringian Forest to …

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1.88 km

View of Veste Heldburg

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The view of Veste Heldburg is very nice. You can also see the Gleichberge, the Bleßberg, the Thuringian Forest or Veste Coburg from the summit. So it's worth it.

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1.91 km

Straufhain Castle Ruins

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The Straufhain is a very popular destination, as evidenced by the many highlights at this point. The view there extends from the Thuringian Slate Mountains, over the Thuringian Forest to …

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2.01 km

View of the Gleichberge

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The views here are always fantastic, whether to the Gleichberge, Veste Heldburg, Bleßberg or the Thuringian Forest.

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2.17 km

Volcanic Breccia Outcrop at Straufhain

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The origin of the Straufhain is clearly explained on this board. The geological outcrop is right next to it and unfortunately has grown in a bit. Otherwise really very interesting. …

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2.62 km

Wooden Shelter on the Hiking Trail

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2.85 km

Stone Seating Area at the Foot of Straufhain

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The Heldburger Gangschar is a tertiary volcanic system in the Franconian parts of northern Bavaria and southern Thuringia. It is named after the small town of Heldburg, whose surrounding area, …

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3.55 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.70 km

962 m

751 m

147 m

Surfaces

1.74 km