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Saale-Holzland-Kreis
Graitschen bei Bürgel

Ruins of Tautenburg Castle – Alpine trail from Zietschkuppe loop from Graitschen

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Germany
Thuringia
Saale-Holzland-Kreis
Graitschen bei Bürgel

Ruins of Tautenburg Castle – Alpine trail from Zietschkuppe loop from Graitschen

Moderate

5.0

(6)

21

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Ruins of Tautenburg Castle – Alpine trail from Zietschkuppe loop from Graitschen

03:36

12.5km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Gleistalhänge

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.50 km

View of Poxdorf from Poxdorfer Höhe

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Nice rest bench overlooking Poxdorf and Bürgel!

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2

4.62 km

Explanation of stars, galaxies and galaxy clusters.

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3

5.45 km

Great rest area with stamp station in the shelter.

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4

6.08 km

Ruins of Tautenburg Castle

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The castle hill offers a wonderful view of Tautenburg, the old church and the former home of Friedrich Nietzsche.

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8.51 km

Gleistalhänge

Nature Reserve

6

9.09 km

Hunter's Club Hut

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shady hut near the viewpoint

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7

9.10 km

only for surefootedness and a head for heights. but absolutely recommendable

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8

9.10 km

The ascent from Löberschütz is steep and surefootedness is essential. The view makes up for all the effort. In spring (end of April to beginning of May) the spider plantar can be found.

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9

9.13 km

the path is very attractive
Surefootedness is absolutely necessary
appropriate footwear required
hard to believe that the city of Jena is only a few kilometers away

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.62 km

2.01 km

868 m

567 m

383 m

Surfaces

5.87 km

3.58 km

1.62 km

1.14 km

236 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Sunday 20 September

17°C

8°C

25 %

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