Walpurgis Convent Ruins – Kreuzchen Observation Tower loop from Arnstadt Süd

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Walpurgis Convent Ruins – Kreuzchen Observation Tower loop from Arnstadt Süd

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Walpurgis Convent Ruins – Kreuzchen Observation Tower loop from Arnstadt Süd

03:15

10.7km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.13 km

Walpurgis Convent Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The Walpurgis monastery in Walpernholz is a desert in the corridor of the city of Arnstadt in Thuringia.

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3.86 km

Kiesewetter Hut with view of the Geratal

Highlight • Mountain Hut

steep ascent, the hut is 491m high, but rewarding views over the Geratal.

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3.86 km

Scenic view over Siegelbach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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7.41 km

View of Arnstadt from Kämpfs Türmchen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Only a view without a tower

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7.74 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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8.60 km

Trimm-Dich Trail Alteburg Schwedenschanze

Highlight • Rest Area

On May 10th, 2019, our mayor Frank Spilling opened the newly designed “Trimm dich Path” in the Alteburg Schwedenschanze area for our Arnstadt residents.

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8.89 km

Wooden Organ (Holzorgel) Altenburger Plateau

Highlight • Structure

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

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10.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

2.34 km

2.01 km

821 m

402 m

Surfaces

6.53 km

1.71 km

1.14 km

1.07 km

203 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

22°C

7°C

2 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

November 23, 2022,Von Arnstadt-Süd 🚉 über Siegelbach, Triglismühle, Kreuzchen ❌ und Schneckchen 🐚wieder in die historische Altstadt zurück

Our "cycling group" has mutated back into a hiking group since last week. So it started today on foot - of course with the little dog. There were some beautiful views along the way, which we were able to really enjoy due to the great weather. Great joy at the Triglismühle: we had our doubts at first, but it was …

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