Alteburg Tower – Altenburg Tower loop from Im Eschen

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Alteburg Tower – Altenburg Tower loop from Im Eschen

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Alteburg Tower – Altenburg Tower loop from Im Eschen

02:55

10.8km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

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1.53 km

Quiet forest trails

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The path meanders through the woods next to the Rennweg. Be sure to choose this "detour".

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2.80 km

Alteburg Tower

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At an altitude of around 620 meters, the Alteburg is one of the highest mountains in the Soonwald. On top of the wooded summit stands since 1893, the 20-meter high …

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2.87 km

Altenburg Tower

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Very nice winding trail to Altenburg.
Quite easy to drive, but smaller root sections are at the start.
I recommend the descent from Altenburg at Speed 😜

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4.38 km

Picnic Area at Entenpfuhl

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The rest area and the sign are a bit hidden

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5.40 km

Over some sections of the Soonwaldsteig follows the Rennweg, a forest road that runs like a ruler straight through the forest. Especially at the slightly elevated spots, you can look down the path for miles.

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5.96 km

Forest path to/from Ellerspring

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If you would like to walk on resilient forest paths instead of gravel forest roads, you can follow this path from the Ellerspring hiking car park. Some passages are overgrown, so wear long trousers.

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8.31 km