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Weimarer Land

Mechelroda

Carolinenturm on the Kötsch – Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345) loop from Mechelroda

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Weimarer Land

Mechelroda

Carolinenturm on the Kötsch – Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345) loop from Mechelroda

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Carolinenturm on the Kötsch – Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345) loop from Mechelroda

02:17

8.24km

150m

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: July 25, 2026

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1.18 km

Abandoned Combine Harvester

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An old combine has been standing around here for a long time. Some young trees grow through the old vehicle.

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3.43 km

Wooden lizard sculpture at the Kötsch playground

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Playground equipment for children on the Kötsch.

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3.52 km

A superb vantage point with a stamping station, a stone platform, and plenty of seating. The Kötsch and the surrounding forests can be visited at any time of year. At night, it's a great place for stargazing. If the visibility is clear, you can even make out the villages and towns beyond the Ettersberg.

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3.55 km

Carolinenturm on the Kötsch

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A nice destination on the 3 towers tour. The view is incredibly beautiful 🍂🦊🍃🤗

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3.74 km

Kötsch Final Ramp

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One option that's helpful when hiking to the Karolinenturm 🙂

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3.75 km

Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345)

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The 26-meter-high structure was built in 1909 and is visible from afar. The Carolinenturm and its surroundings are preserved, maintained, and perfected by the non-profit association Kötschberggemeinde e.V. (Kötschberg Community). 106 steps lead up to the platform.

Opening hours: Summer season from April to September, every Sunday and public holiday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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4.70 km

Thuringian Three Towers Trail Loop

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The Three Towers Rundweg is about 26 miles long. It connects the Paulinenturm in Bad Berka with the Hainturm near Weimar and the Carolinenturm on the Kötschberg near Blankenhein. It offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

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6.94 km

View of Buchenwald from Kiliansroda

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8.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

851 m

558 m

537 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

2.34 km

1.23 km

1.01 km

305 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 12 August

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Carolinenturm on the Kötsch – Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345) loop from Mechelroda

Abandoned Combine Harvester

Wooden lizard sculpture at the Kötsch playground

Kötsch Viewpoint

Carolinenturm on the Kötsch

Kötsch Final Ramp

Carolinenturm on Kötsch (Touringen Stamp Station No. 345)

Thuringian Three Towers Trail Loop

View of Buchenwald from Kiliansroda

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