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Landkreis Gotha

Swedish Cross, Fahner Höhe – Red courtyard fountain loop from Seeecke

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Landkreis Gotha

Swedish Cross, Fahner Höhe – Red courtyard fountain loop from Seeecke

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Swedish Cross, Fahner Höhe – Red courtyard fountain loop from Seeecke

02:12

8.07km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Fahner Höhe

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962 m

View of Inselsberg and Kranberg

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Out of the forest you come to fields. These give a wonderful view of the Inselsberg and the Kranberg. A beautiful photo opportunity.

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2.97 km

View of Gotha and Friedenstein Castle

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At this point you have a wonderful view of Gotha and Friedenstein Castle. On a clear day a great panorama. In addition, you can capture the Kranberg and the Inselsberg.

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3.19 km

View of Fahner Höhe

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There are beautiful photo motifs to be found here.

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3.24 km

Swedish Cross, Fahner Höhe

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“Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what prompted people to erect “their” cross at this point. (...) These wayside crosses were erected as visible signs and …

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4.86 km

Sieben Gräber Shelter

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Nice little shelter with bird motifs.

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6.01 km

Red courtyard fountain

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The so-called Rothehof fountain is the central crossroads of the western Fahner Höhen - this is also where the ridge path of the mountains runs.

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6.57 km

Hallenbergstraße Bench at Weiße Hütte

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This bench is right next to the White Hut. I think the hut warden can turn a blind eye when someone else is sitting on her. 😉😂😂

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6.62 km

Spring at the Weiße Hütte

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Refreshing is the spring on hot days.

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8.07 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.55 km

503 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

3.26 km

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

77 %

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