Hohe Warte Observation Tower – Mönchhof Inn loop from Elgersburg

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Elgersburg

Hohe Warte Observation Tower – Mönchhof Inn loop from Elgersburg

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Hohe Warte Observation Tower – Mönchhof Inn loop from Elgersburg

03:14

10.3km

320m

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 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

874 m

Picnic Area at Goethefelsen

Highlight • Rest Area

New covered seating area below the Goehtefelsen

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1.08 km

Goethe Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Goethe Rock is one of many rocks in the Ilmkreis. Due to the many paths (above and below) this is especially worth seeing!

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1.45 km

Hohe Warte Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the Hohe Warte there is a restaurant with good regional cuisine and a great observation tower.

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6.06 km

Mönchhof Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Fine excursion restaurant idyllically situated in the middle of the forest. Homemade cake.

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7.29 km

Emmas Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Emmastein can be climbed without equipment. Ideal for a rest or a picnic.

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7.61 km

St. Mary's Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Marienquelle, inaugurated in 1841, is a nice resting place with a refuge on the Goethe hiking trail. About 100 meters further, "seating areas" were created, which offer great views.

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9.83 km

Elgersburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

In the castle you can stop in, stay overnight and also rent the hall

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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

1.56 km

1.18 km

764 m

387 m

Surfaces

4.87 km

3.74 km

691 m

667 m

354 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

17°C

6°C

83 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

January 23, 2026,Auf Goethes Spuren: Rundweg Elgersburg - Hohe Warte - Mönchshof - Emmastein

The Mönchstein forest inn is highly recommended. It's open every day except Monday and Tuesday from 11 am and offers a varied menu. Currently closed (January 2026) are Elgersburg Castle and the Carl-Eduard Tower on the Hohen Warte.

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December 30, 2021,Elgersburg und Hohe Warte

A very beautiful area with great rest areas, which are sure to invite you to linger longer in summer.

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May 14, 2022,Elgersburg 🏰 - Hohe Warte 🗼☀️

Today a wonderful hike from the Elgersburg over numerous springs and fountains and the Emma stone to the high observation tower with a gigantic view of Ilmenau and the Schneekopf 😍. Back over the Göethestein to the parking lot at the castle.

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