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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Gotha
Friedrichroda

Ebertswiese Mountain Lake – Spitterfall loop from Reinhardsbrunn-Friedrichroda

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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Gotha
Friedrichroda

Ebertswiese Mountain Lake – Spitterfall loop from Reinhardsbrunn-Friedrichroda

Hard

4.9

(8)

45

hikers

Ebertswiese Mountain Lake – Spitterfall loop from Reinhardsbrunn-Friedrichroda

07:47

27.1km

670m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

799 m

Friedrichroda Spa Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The spa park is located in the picturesque town of Friedrichroda and is known for its diverse planting, including special tree species and numerous rhododendron bushes, which form a charming contrast to the natural tree population of the Thuringian Forest.

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2

6.52 km

View from Spießbergturm

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Great view over the Thuringian Forest, the Thuringian Basin and as far as the Rhön.

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3

10.7 km

Ebertswiese Mountain Meadow

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Ebertswiese on the heights of the Thuringian Forest is one of the most beautiful places in the world with its enchanting flora and ideal rest and relaxation options. If …

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4

10.9 km

Ebertswiese Boardwalk

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Beautiful meadow with rare plants

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5

11.8 km

Ebertswiese Mountain Lake

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The mountain lake is 8 to 13m deep. The water does not get warmer than 20 ° C even in summer. The mountain lake was created by operating a quarry. …

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13.7 km

Spitterfall

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Idyllic little waterfall. With a drop of 32 meters, it is said to be the highest natural waterfall in Thuringia.

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7

16.1 km

Schnapsbuche

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are many stories about the Schnapsbuche, a red beech in the Spittergrund near Tambach-Dietharz. The farmers who made hay in the meadows in the valley are said to have …

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17.0 km

Spittergrund Valley

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Beautiful and easy hiking trail. Starting from Tambach Dietharz, you can enjoy nature along the Spitter. After about 2 kilometers you reach the Spitterschutzhütte, which invites you to linger. After …

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22.3 km

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Viewpoint

B

27.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

5.13 km

3.03 km

1.06 km

628 m

436 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

7.60 km

2.61 km

1.75 km

1.66 km

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Sunday 5 July

22°C

12°C

60 %

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