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Lakes of the Rothehofbachtal – Franzosenkreuz Memorial Cross loop from Meusebach

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Lakes of the Rothehofbachtal – Franzosenkreuz Memorial Cross loop from Meusebach

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Lakes of the Rothehofbachtal – Franzosenkreuz Memorial Cross loop from Meusebach

02:55

10.2km

230m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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631 m

Charcoal Kilns in Alt Meusebach

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A picturesque valley that ends in a small village – former charcoal kilns can be visited, and donkeys might stumble over your feet. The cute little houses are well worth a look!

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1.94 km

Wildmeisterstein Memorial

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Tucked away in the forest west of Meusebach stands the Wildmeisterstein. Once upon a time, a hunter
more precisely, a ducal game master named Heinrich Jobst Hunter, who caught a …

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3.27 km

Lakes of the Rothehofbachtal

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Many small and large lakes in the Rothehofbachtal

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3.44 km

Rotehofbach

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3.45 km

Forest Shelter and Picnic Area by the Creek

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5.91 km

Elector's Bridge

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This bridge was built by the last Elector of Saxony in 1552.

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7.54 km

Heidehütte

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Fortunately it was there, the Heidehütte.
Wonderfully suitable for storing in the rain.

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9.93 km

Franzosenkreuz Memorial Cross

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Laasan, beyond Jena, is said to be the forgotten village. But that's not true. Napoleon's troops plundered Laasan just as much.

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10.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.03 km

1.20 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

3.53 km

3.04 km

2.47 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

20°C

11°C

18 %

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Lakes of the Rothehofbachtal – Franzosenkreuz Memorial Cross loop from Meusebach

Charcoal Kilns in Alt Meusebach

Wildmeisterstein Memorial

Lakes of the Rothehofbachtal

Rotehofbach

Forest Shelter and Picnic Area by the Creek

Elector's Bridge

Heidehütte

Franzosenkreuz Memorial Cross

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