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Kreuzchen Observation Tower – Pulpit viewpoint loop from Haarhausen

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Kreuzchen Observation Tower – Pulpit viewpoint loop from Haarhausen

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Kreuzchen Observation Tower – Pulpit viewpoint loop from Haarhausen

04:32

49.5km

1,120m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 26.1 km for 185 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.87 km

Kalkberg Panorama Trail

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Great trail, with a great view of the Wachsenburg

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3.63 km

Viewpoint

8.60 km

Kreuzchen Observation Tower

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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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16.6 km

Pulpit viewpoint

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A beautiful view of the Geratal on the city Plaue. In good visibility, the entire western half of the Thuringian Forest is visible including the Great Island Mountain.

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16.8 km

View of Plaue

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Always a beautiful view.

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17.7 km

View of Kleinbreitenbach and the Muschelkalk Cliffs

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Great foresight! Beautiful paths and trails too!

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18.7 km

View from the Reinsburg ruins

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Remains of the walls of an old ridge castle, which was probably destroyed at the end of the 13th century.

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21.6 km

Neck cap

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A nice vantage point ... if it were not overgrown.

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25.0 km

Veronikaberg Shelter

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Great nature reserve

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49.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.6 km

8.21 km

4.21 km

1.82 km

655 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

17.9 km

7.14 km

2.71 km

1.04 km

931 m

892 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

26°C

11°C

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Kreuzchen Observation Tower – Pulpit viewpoint loop from Haarhausen

Kalkberg Panorama Trail

Kreuzchen Observation Tower

Pulpit viewpoint

View of Plaue

View of Kleinbreitenbach and the Muschelkalk Cliffs

View from the Reinsburg ruins

Neck cap

Veronikaberg Shelter

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