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Wachkopf – Rödicher Pond loop from Schnepfenthal

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Landkreis Gotha

Waltershausen

Wachkopf – Rödicher Pond loop from Schnepfenthal

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Wachkopf – Rödicher Pond loop from Schnepfenthal

01:20

4.76km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

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704 m

Wachkopf

Highlight • Viewpoint

A covered bench invites you to pause. Great view.

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712 m

Hermannstein Cross and Viewpoint

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1.33 km

View of Großer Inselsberg

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2.44 km

Schnepfenthal Manor House

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Here Christian Gotthilf Salzmann founded the school named after him in 1784.

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2.74 km

Forest Cemetery Salzmann-Gymnasium

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The burial site in the Hardt was created by Salzmann as a forest cemetery
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2.89 km

Zöglingshain and GutsMuths Memorial Hall, Schnepfenthal

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- here is the “heart” of the Zöglingsweg
- There are always quite interesting exhibitions to be seen in the sports hall
- lots of replica sports equipment from Guthsmuth's time, which you can try out

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3.67 km

Abschiedslinde Pond

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Several benches are available for a break

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3.79 km

Rödicher Pond

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Beautiful and larger pond, it is a leased water for the fishing club.

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4.76 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.33 km

1.08 km

822 m

515 m

Surfaces

2.02 km

1.07 km

875 m

570 m

113 m

102 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Wachkopf – Rödicher Pond loop from Schnepfenthal

Wachkopf

Hermannstein Cross and Viewpoint

View of Großer Inselsberg

Schnepfenthal Manor House

Forest Cemetery Salzmann-Gymnasium

Zöglingshain and GutsMuths Memorial Hall, Schnepfenthal

Abschiedslinde Pond

Rödicher Pond

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