Three-current brick – Blessberg Observation Tower loop from Saargrund

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Three-current brick – Blessberg Observation Tower loop from Saargrund

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Three-current brick – Blessberg Observation Tower loop from Saargrund

03:47

12.8km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Parking

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4.97 km

Three-current brick

Highlight • Monument

All water flows from here to the North Sea. It feeds three rivers that shape our landscapes via three different routes: the Elbe to its mouth near Hamburg, the Weser …

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6.09 km

Werra Spring (Touringen Stamping Point No. 152)

Highlight • Natural Monument

For decades one argues over the actual source of the Werra. Not far from the Bleßberg near Siegmundsburg, at the junction of the Thuringian Forest and the Thuringian Slate Mountains, …

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7.02 km

Historic Boundary Stone

Highlight • Monument

On the way, really many boundary stones to the left and right.

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7.42 km

Historic boundary stones on the Grenzweg

Highlight • Historical Site

There are many well-preserved landmarks here. It is the old border of the County of Henneberg with the Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt.

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9.72 km

Blessberg Observation Tower

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From the observation tower on the Bleßberg you have a breathtaking view over the Thuringian Forest, as far as Franconia and the Fichtelgebirge. After the ascent to the observation deck, …

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9.83 km

Blesberg Lookout Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Definitely a highlight; great views, and for just a few euros you can climb the tower and enjoy even more views.

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9.85 km

Wanderheim Bleßberg

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Gastronomic facility on the Blessberg - opposite the observation tower

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12.7 km

Saargrund – Touringen Stamping Point No. 154

Highlight • Rest Area

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Together with regional hiking trail experts, 221 stamps have been placed for you throughout the state.
Discover the Touringen stamp booklets with valuable regional highlights and insiders on all tours, or simply start collecting.

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.18 km

4.57 km

1.25 km

937 m

728 m

143 m

Surfaces

6.35 km

3.53 km

1.19 km

1.12 km

577 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

14°C

5°C

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Comments

September 2, 2025,Rundwanderung am Bleßberg (Touringen Stempel 150, 151, 152, 153, 154)

Today we went around the Blessberg, past the Dreistromstein (Three River Stone) (the Rhine, Werra, and Elbe), past the Werra spring, and up to the Blessberg! Since it was still very foggy in the morning, everything looked very mystical! Fantastic!

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April 26, 2025,Rundwanderung am Bleßberg

A very nice trail in itself with plenty of views and stamps. Unfortunately, the forestry operations are in full swing, so the trails aren't exactly easy. However, the signage is still very good, even if you can't really see any trail... The climbs in this direction are moderate; the zigzag path into the Saargrund isn't called that for nothing... it's …

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February 17, 2024,Touringen Rundwanderung am Bleßberg

Today I went on a Touringen tour stamp hunt and chose the Bleßberg circular hiking trail. The weather forecast predicted a mix of sun and clouds for today. This is what the day looked like when I started the hike. The starting point of the hike was in Friedrichshöhe at the Naturpark-Tor hiking car park. When I passed through the …

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January 20, 2025,Rund um den Blessberg

Since there is only a little snow left for cross-country skiing, today we went on a hike on the Blessberg with the touring stamps 150 - 154. A challenging circuit with a few meters of elevation. However, it is currently very icy in places. Beautiful sections of the route, such as the Pechgrund, are quite idyllic. Otherwise, as almost everywhere, …

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March 27, 2025,Rundwanderung am Bleßberg (Touringen Stempel 150, 151, 152, 153, 154)

Tour 2 of our stamp hunt through the Thuringian Forest 🌲🌳 takes us to the Blessberg ⛰️. A very beautiful and varied hike 🥾🥾 through the Saargund. After a tough climb to the summit ⛰️, we were rewarded with a fantastic view.

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April 13, 2025,Rundwanderung am Bleßberg👍 (Touringen Stempel 150, 151, 152, 153, 154)

Today we went to the Bleßberg region again... this time with a hunt for Touringen stamps 🙂 and as a reward we had a delicious meal at the "Rennsteigstüberl" in Siegmundsburg 😋

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November 10, 2024,Bleßbergrunde

Great hike with beautiful highlights, such as the Three Rivers Obelisk. Apparently unique in Germany, the catchment areas of three large rivers begin at one point. And of course, the many border stones on the border path are also beautiful to look at. So it's a recommended walk.

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July 14, 2023,Wanderung Blessberg

Pleasant tour on the south side of the Thuringian Forest, starting from the Friedrichshöhe hiking car park. Moderate elevation profile, although the final ascent in the direction of Friedrichshöhe is not entirely easy in the heat. Highlights the Werra source Siegmundsburg and of course the Bleßberg with its tower and the view. The hiking home on the Bleß is recommended …

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