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Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Gotha
Tabarz

Torstein Rock Arch – Red Tower loop from Bad Tabarz

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Gotha
Tabarz

Torstein Rock Arch – Red Tower loop from Bad Tabarz

Moderate

4.8

(6)

32

hikers

Torstein Rock Arch – Red Tower loop from Bad Tabarz

02:55

8.59km

330m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Hotel

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1

1.64 km

Backofenloch Cave

Highlight • Cave

Steep climb, but with steps. Reward: great rock formations and views! You can either go back down the stairs or follow the hiking trail to Felsental.

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2

3.76 km

Bärenbruch Lauchagrund

Highlight • Gorge

As we know, there was a story or legend about a bear living here. Very interesting

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3

3.81 km

Torstein Rock Formation and Archway Trail to Lauchagrund

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

A bit like in the Alps, definitely very steep in the last third. Nice view of the rock formations. Absolute surefootedness required.

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4

4.16 km

Torstein Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

What a breathtaking setting! 🤩 Behind the Torstein, a narrow path with great highlights leads back down into the valley. It's worth it, but definitely requires sure-footedness

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5

4.85 km

Tempelchen (Touringen Stamp Station No. 148)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At the temple 479m above sea level.

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6

5.00 km

Bench in Thuringian Forest Nature Park

Highlight • Rest Area

7

5.59 km

Red Tower

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very nice climbing rock made of red porphyry rock with a maximum rock height of 15 meters. You can often watch the climbers here.

The Red Tower is usually referred …

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8

5.61 km

View of Großer Inselsberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

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8.59 km

End point

Hotel

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.70 km

2.00 km

1.99 km

908 m

Surfaces

3.68 km

2.14 km

1.72 km

606 m

456 m

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Wednesday 20 May

18°C

9°C

35 %

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