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Bette Oak – Totenkopf and Shelter loop from Kammerforst

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Germany
Thuringia

Bette Oak – Totenkopf and Shelter loop from Kammerforst

Moderate

4.7

(25)

91

hikers

Bette Oak – Totenkopf and Shelter loop from Kammerforst

02:31

9.31km

120m

Hiking

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

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Schutzzone 1 Nationalpark Hainich

Nationalpark Hainich

Waypoints

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1

139 m

Brocken View Rest Area

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A lovely rest area with a magnificent view.

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2

3.43 km

Hollow Tree in Hainich National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Many animals will surely find shelter in this small hole in the tree at night

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3

3.80 km

Giant bracket fungus in Hainich National Park

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4

3.94 km

Unfortunately, it was not stated anywhere what significance the fountain had

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5

3.97 km

Bette Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Betteleiche (Beggar's Oak) is a very imposing tree and is one of the oldest (600–800 years) and most striking trees in the Hainich National Park. The Ihlefeld shelter, restored …

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6

4.08 km

Ihlefeld Shelter

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The refuge was extensively restored in the summer of 2018. Here are five large panels in typical Hainich leaf shape, the moving history of the site, which began in the …

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7

5.68 km

Old signposts in the Hainich
Landmarks indicate that the Grand Duchy used to be here
Saxony - Weimar - Eisenach and the Kingdom of Prussia
staked out their territories.

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8

5.71 km

Totenkopf and Shelter

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Distinctive point for route planning. A few meters further on there is a massive shelter.

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9.31 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.73 km

2.06 km

1.51 km

Surfaces

4.40 km

2.73 km

2.17 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Tuesday 7 April

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