Fröbel Observation Tower – Herb hut (Kräuterhütte) loop from Meuselbach-Schwarzmühle

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Germany

Thuringia

Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt

Meuselbach-Schwarzmühle

Fröbel Observation Tower – Herb hut (Kräuterhütte) loop from Meuselbach-Schwarzmühle

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Fröbel Observation Tower – Herb hut (Kräuterhütte) loop from Meuselbach-Schwarzmühle

01:28

17.2km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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769 m

Viewpoint

1.74 km

Sonnenweg Trail, Thuringian Forest Nature Park

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Classic slope singletrack through the forest, the direction of travel does not matter, the difficulty I would specify with S0, see pictures.

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6.03 km

An der Allee Picnic Area

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Here a bank group invites you to take a break. This is right next to the main path. If you walk a bit to the clearing, you have a breathtaking view of the surrounding area.

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6.90 km

This vantage point is located above Oberweißbach. A detour to the Fröbelturm (Fröbel Tower) is highly worthwhile. From the tower, a magnificent panoramic view of the Thuringian Forest opens up. The inn at the tower invites you to linger.

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7.74 km

Herb hut (Kräuterhütte)

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The herb hut is regularly stocked with fresh herbs for you to feel and smell. Nice idea!

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10.6 km

Oberweißbacher Bergbahn Mountain Station

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Those who are fit can pedal up the cycle path to the left of the train. But be careful: the slope is partly decent. The train also takes bicycles, which …

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10.8 km

Lichtenhain Station

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Here both the trains from Cursdorf and the trains of the mountain railway from Obstfelderschmiede end

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12.4 km

Oberweißbacher Mountain Railway Flat Section

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From Lichtenhain to Deesbach runs the upper section of the Oberweissbacher mountain railway. Next to the track is a hiking trail. A ride on the train is also recommended.

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.97 km

3.56 km

2.46 km

2.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.63 km

4.71 km

3.02 km

2.76 km

946 m

161 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

12°C

4°C

83 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

March 2, 2022,Bergbahnrunde

The afternoons and the beautiful weather must be used.

Small round in the mountain railway region including the places of my youth. I was definitely 20 years 🙈 no longer in the grotto and on the gallows hill.

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