Oberweißbach Mountain Railway – Fröbel Observation Tower loop from Cursdorf

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Oberweißbach Mountain Railway – Fröbel Observation Tower loop from Cursdorf

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Oberweißbach Mountain Railway – Fröbel Observation Tower loop from Cursdorf

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5.65km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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113 m

Oberweißbach Mountain Railway

Highlight • Monument

If you are in the area, you should definitely not miss the Oberweissbacher mountain railway. On the steepest funicular the train conductor even explains the route. Just great. Worth seeing is definitely the Maschinarium.

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2.86 km

Naturpark Gate Oberweißbach

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The entrance to the nature experience

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2.96 km

Fröbel Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

This vantage point is located above Oberweißbach. A detour to the Fröbelturm (Fröbel Tower) is highly worthwhile. From the tower, a magnificent panoramic view of the Thuringian Forest opens up. The inn at the tower invites you to linger.

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2.97 km

Fröbelturm and Berggaststätte Oberweißbach

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A very beautiful and worthwhile hike to the Fröbelturm (Fröbel Tower).

The mountain restaurant has a very pleasant and cozy indoor and outdoor area. Guests can expect a very good …

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3.27 km

Panoramic Rest Area in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

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A nice place for a longer rest.

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3.47 km

Forest path in Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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A very beautiful forest path surrounded by many trees.

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3.83 km

An der Allee Picnic Area

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Here a bank group invites you to take a break. This is right next to the main path. If you walk a bit to the clearing, you have a breathtaking view of the surrounding area.

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4.67 km

View of the Rennsteig and Meuselbacher Kuppe

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5.65 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.38 km

1.37 km

1.28 km

624 m

Surfaces

1.96 km

1.95 km

1.25 km

268 m

128 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

August 22, 2024,Von Cursdorf zum Fröbelturm

Today we went on a little tour with the family to the Fröbelturm near Oberweißbach. It was a very nice tour in the best weather and suitable for everyone. 😄 🙋‍♂️

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