Kreuzchen Observation Tower – Pulpit viewpoint loop from Arnstadt Süd

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Kreuzchen Observation Tower – Pulpit viewpoint loop from Arnstadt Süd

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Kreuzchen Observation Tower – Pulpit viewpoint loop from Arnstadt Süd

03:32

38.4km

890m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 28.1 km for 221 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.49 km

Scenic view over Siegelbach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just the beautiful autumn picture ... the colors 🍁🍂🌞

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8.42 km

Bike Park Downhill Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Lots of trails laid out
You can shoot down the mountain nicely.
Shreds !!!

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13.7 km

Arnstadt Market Square with Town Hall, Bach Monument, and Bach Church

Highlight • Historical Site

The market with its old buildings in Arnstadt is a great eye-catcher.

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16.4 km

Kreuzchen Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The hike begins in Espenfeld and initially leads through the forest. After a while you reach the Hartberg, where you have a wonderful view of the surrounding area. Then you …

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26.7 km

View of Kleinbreitenbach and the Muschelkalk Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great foresight! Beautiful paths and trails too!

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27.6 km

View of Plaue

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always a beautiful view.

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27.6 km

Joris Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful new shelter near the pulpit

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27.7 km

Pulpit viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful view of the Geratal on the city Plaue. In good visibility, the entire western half of the Thuringian Forest is visible including the Great Island Mountain.

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38.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

6.78 km

2.29 km

2.05 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

10.9 km

7.70 km

2.42 km

523 m

183 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

6°C

96 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Comments

September 4, 2021,Alteburg - Reinsberge - Große Luppe

A great tour in the best weather, devised and tested by our dear friend Torsten, who unfortunately couldn't ride today.
@ Torsten: that was a really nice round with so many highlights, many thanks to you for the great route planning.

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