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View of Bad Salzungen – Frankensteinblick Viewpoint loop from Bad Salzungen

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View of Bad Salzungen – Frankensteinblick Viewpoint loop from Bad Salzungen

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103

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View of Bad Salzungen – Frankensteinblick Viewpoint loop from Bad Salzungen

03:28

12.8km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

967 m

Werra River Meadows

Highlight • River

The floodplains are a habitat for countless animals. Storks and grey herons can also be regularly observed here.

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2

1.75 km

Sinkholes in the Werra Valley near Bad Salzungen

Highlight • Natural Monument

The sinkholes themselves are fascinating geological formations created by the subsidence of soil layers. They vary in size and offer a unique backdrop for walks and hikes.

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3

2.85 km

View of Bad Salzungen

Highlight • Viewpoint

The American city commander pitched his tent here after the war to keep an eye on Bad Salzungen.

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4

4.53 km

Frankensteinblick Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lookout point: here you can look over to the Frankenstein castle ruins ...

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5

5.20 km

Wagnershöhe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nothing special, unfortunately no bank either. Shortly before that, you have a beautiful view of Monte Kali.

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6

12.1 km

Brine Tower and Graduation Tower, Bad Salzungen

Highlight • Monument

Bad Salzungen belongs to the Werra potash district - potash salts have been extracted here on a large scale since the 19th century. Salt extraction in Bad Salzungen goes back …

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12.1 km

Graduation Tower

Highlight • Monument

Restaurant and Guesthouse, Kartoffelkäfer

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8

12.3 km

Puschkinpark and Touringen Stamp Station No. 286

Highlight • Rest Area

Extensive park, which follows from the graduation tower from the course of the Werra. A great place to relax and enjoy nature.

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B

12.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.93 km

1.84 km

510 m

494 m

Surfaces

8.91 km

2.27 km

655 m

617 m

161 m

156 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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