Goldbergsee – Goldbergsee (Coburg Sea) loop from Coburg-Beiersdorf

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Goldbergsee – Goldbergsee (Coburg Sea) loop from Coburg-Beiersdorf

Moderate

hikers

Goldbergsee – Goldbergsee (Coburg Sea) loop from Coburg-Beiersdorf

03:19

12.3km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Callenberger Forst

Vogelfreistätte Glender Wiesen mit Goldbergsee bei Coburg

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.65 km

Weidach Water Tower

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The tower was built to secure the drinking water supply in the pasture roof, which was growing rapidly at the time. Because there is no point in the town that …

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7.61 km

History: Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha had the Windsor Farm established around 1850 as an agricultural chemical experimental station and for the testing of seeds, feed, and artificial fertilizers. It …

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11.2 km

Goldbergsee

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Goldbergsee, a 145-hectare reservoir located between the districts of Neuses and Beiersdorf, is one of Coburg's most popular recreational areas. Originally conceived as a flood control basin, the lake has …

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11.3 km

Bench with a view of Goldbergsee

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A calming sight

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11.4 km

Bridge over the Goldbergsee with a beautiful view

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Great view over the water to the Veste and Callenberg Castle.

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11.5 km

Goldbergsee (Coburg Sea)

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Goldbergsee, a 145-hectare reservoir, was originally created as a flood control basin. Today, it is one of the most popular recreational areas in Coburg.

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11.7 km

Goldbergsee Parking Area

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You can park here for free if you're planning a hike around Goldbergsee or to Callenberg Castle. There's also a public restroom.

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11.7 km

Glender Wiesen Nature Reserve

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The Glender Wiesen Bird Sanctuary nature reserve has existed since 1989. It is one of the few remaining large-scale wetland areas in Upper Franconia. With the construction of the Goldbergsee …

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12.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.20 km

3.75 km

3.33 km

Surfaces

6.65 km