Alteburg Forest Trail – Kreuzchen Observation Tower loop from Arnstadt

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Alteburg Forest Trail – Kreuzchen Observation Tower loop from Arnstadt

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Alteburg Forest Trail – Kreuzchen Observation Tower loop from Arnstadt

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4.62km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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697 m

View of Jungfernsprung from Felseck

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Nice view of the Jonastal. not far from the Alteburg.

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993 m

Alteburg Forest Trail

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Once you get to the top, you can walk well.

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1.50 km

Shelter at 'Die Kunst der Fuge' Memorial

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small shelter at "The Art of the Fugue"

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1.52 km

Bach Monument and Sound Sculpture "The Art of Fugue" (Arnstadt)

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Here you can test your musical skills

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2.03 km

Information board about tree species

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A great view of Siegelbach

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2.39 km

Kreuzchen Observation Tower

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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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3.91 km

Bench with view of Käfernburg and Oberndorf Church

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View of the Käfernburg and Oberndorf Church (12th century)

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3.96 km

Wooden Organ (Holzorgel) Altenburger Plateau

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Very nicely done and of particular interest to the kids 😊🦊

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4.62 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.35 km

2.08 km

148 m

Surfaces

2.40 km

1.98 km

148 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

September 14, 2024,Wanderung bei Arnstadt 14.09.2024

Today we did the so-called snail circuit near Arnstadt. It's called a snail circuit because there's a striking viewpoint built like a snail, where you wind your way up on foot. All in all, a very nice circuit in good weather.

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September 14, 2024,Schneckchen-Runde bei Arnstadt 🥾📷

Today we took the weather into account and decided on this tour. It is a beautiful little loop that was pleasant to walk and had a few highlights to offer. 🤗
It was quite windy, but we were mostly sheltered from the wind. Definitely worth doing more than once 😊
The loop can easily be extended. 👌🏻

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October 27, 2024,Spaziergang Alteburg-Arnstadt

Every year in autumn, the small tour near Arnstadt is a must; it can be expanded depending on time and desire.

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November 14, 2022,"Kreuzchen" und "Schneckchen" auf Muschelkalk

The northern edge of the Thuringian Forest is already in sight, as a landscape with a special charm rises just south behind Arnstadt. A high mountain spur reaches up to the town, goes by the name of Alteburg and separates the Gera valley from the Jonas valley.

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