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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Cursdorf

Fröbel Observation Tower – Cursdorf train station loop from Cursdorf

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Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Cursdorf

Fröbel Observation Tower – Cursdorf train station loop from Cursdorf

Moderate

4.9

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Fröbel Observation Tower – Cursdorf train station loop from Cursdorf

03:20

11.6km

280m

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: May 13, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

426 m

Historic Railcars ET 479 and Olitätenwagen

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2

2.62 km

The electric multiple unit on the flat line from Lichtenhain to Cursdorf. 😄

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2.99 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

8.42 km

Heckersberghütte Shelter

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A small refuge that also invites you to a picnic. Not far away is a section of the Leibis drinking water dam to see. The eponymous place Leibis had to give way to the drinking water dam.

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5

8.83 km

Herb hut (Kräuterhütte)

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The herb hut is regularly stocked with fresh herbs for you to feel and smell. Nice idea!

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6

9.63 km

Playground at Fröbel Tower

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A great playground directly below the Froebel tower.

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7

9.64 km

A very beautiful and worthwhile hike to the Fröbelturm (Fröbel Tower).

The mountain restaurant has a very pleasant and cozy indoor and outdoor area. Guests can expect a very good …

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9.75 km

Fröbel Observation Tower

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This vantage point is located above Oberweißbach. A detour to the Fröbelturm (Fröbel Tower) is highly worthwhile. From the tower, a magnificent panoramic view of the Thuringian Forest opens up. The inn at the tower invites you to linger.

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11.6 km

Cursdorf train station

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every half hour the train goes over Oberweißbach to Lichtenhain

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11.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.12 km

3.04 km

1.37 km

110 m

Surfaces

6.12 km

3.05 km

1.03 km

989 m

295 m

132 m

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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