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Hainichblick Observation Tower – Silberborn Lime Tree loop from Hörselberg-Hainich

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Hainichblick Observation Tower – Silberborn Lime Tree loop from Hörselberg-Hainich

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Hainichblick Observation Tower – Silberborn Lime Tree loop from Hörselberg-Hainich

05:38

20.0km

430m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 6, 2026

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Schutzzone 1 Nationalpark Hainich

Nationalpark Hainich

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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864 m

Wildcat Trail (Wildkatzenpfad) – Nationalpark Hainich

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Note on the circular route

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3.37 km

Hainichblick Observation Tower

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Great vantage point and the photos impressively document how the renaturation is progressing.

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3.74 km

Thick Oak (Kindel)

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the many bizarre tree shapes that are allowed because the forest in the national park is allowed to be as nature wants.

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7.79 km

Mallinde Trailhead Parking

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From Berka v. Hainich coming trail parking lot on the Mallinde and for tours in the Hainich in the direction of Gänserasen or Sperberrundweg

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7.83 km

Mallinde (Silverborn Linden)

Highlight • Natural Monument

On the way there are about 10 stations with boards that provide information about the actual or attributed properties of different tree species. Also very interesting for children.

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8.15 km

Forest Oracle (Touringen Stamping Point No. 36)

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Simply throw a stick at the oracle and see in which field it lands and then read the corresponding saying under the wooden tablet.

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8.87 km

Silberborn Lime Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Type: special tree
Tree species: large-leaved lime (Tilia platyphyllos)
Age: 300 or older
Circumference: 6.52 m (measured)
Height: 12.00 m

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13.1 km

Ancient Beech Forests of Hainich National Park

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The Hainich is always worth a visit. With a total area of about 16,000 hectares, it is the largest contiguous deciduous forest area in Germany. The Hainich is well-equipped with …

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

5.33 km

2.06 km

Surfaces

5.96 km

5.22 km

5.07 km

3.17 km

523 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

26°C

14°C

19 %

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Hainichblick Observation Tower – Silberborn Lime Tree loop from Hörselberg-Hainich

Wildcat Trail (Wildkatzenpfad) – Nationalpark Hainich

Hainichblick Observation Tower

Thick Oak (Kindel)

Mallinde Trailhead Parking

Mallinde (Silverborn Linden)

Forest Oracle (Touringen Stamping Point No. 36)

Silberborn Lime Tree

Ancient Beech Forests of Hainich National Park

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