Pulpit viewpoint – View from Rabenkopf loop from Plaue (Thür)

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Pulpit viewpoint – View from Rabenkopf loop from Plaue (Thür)

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Pulpit viewpoint – View from Rabenkopf loop from Plaue (Thür)

03:17

10.6km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.08 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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2.72 km

View of the Thuringian Forest from Höhenweg

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Magnificent view towards the Thuringian Forest.

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3.12 km

View of Kleinbreitenbach and the Muschelkalk Cliffs

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Great foresight! Beautiful paths and trails too!

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3.21 km

Viewpoint towards the Geratal and Thuringian Forest

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According to the sign, the art object on the path from "Bach to Goethe" is dedicated to a quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, which he wrote in a letter …

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4.20 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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5.53 km

View from Rabenkopf

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is located on the same ridge as the Reinsburg, so can connect well

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8.79 km

Fan Sculpture by Japanese Artist

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Great piece of art on the art trail by a Japanese artist.

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9.30 km

Kleinbreitenbach Fortified Church

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The fortified church in Kleinbreitenbach dates back to the late 12th or early 13th century. It once belonged to a monastic settlement on the edge of the Thuringian Forest.
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10.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

3.28 km

1.48 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

6.02 km

1.47 km

1.43 km

1.24 km

436 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

March 23, 2025,Sonntagsrunde 5.7 (Höhenweg – Reinsburg Runde)

I stole this tour from Komoot. 🫣
It was truly stunningly beautiful, great weather, and amazing views—I did everything right. 😜😂

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October 4, 2021,Kanzel – Reinsburg Runde von Plaue(Thür)

Very nice hike in the Geratal, it went up on mountain trails and climbs to the pulpit near Plaue. Unfortunately it rained sometimes more and sometimes less all morning.

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July 5, 2022,Feierabend-Ausflug zu den Reinsbergen

Small hike including brought dinner from Plaue to the Reinsberge and Reinsburg.

We actually wanted to walk to Martinroda, but were so impressed by the rocks that we didn't have time in the end.
But that's how we got through the village of Kleinbreitebach, which has its own art trail.

From Plaue we went back by train.

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December 19, 2021,Über die Reinsberge bei Kleinbreitenbach - Runde von Kleinbreitenbach 19.12.2021

Thank you dear Gabriele, for your submission! Without your tour, we would probably never have discovered this piece of earth and would never have taken these paths. We really enjoyed the many beautiful views.

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January 3, 2023,Wanderung von Plaue über die Reinsberge

Today a trip in very nice weather to the Reinsberge near Plaue. A good opportunity to test my new smartphone camera with wide angle and telephoto 😅.

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July 4, 2023,Von Plaue über die Reinsberge und zur Reinsburg u.z.

The path over the Reinsberge and to the Reinsburg is worthwhile at any time of the year because of its beautiful views towards the Thuringian Forest and the Gera Valley.

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May 29, 2025,Plaue: Höhenweg-Reinsburg

After a steep climb, you reach the top of the high trail with wonderful views of Plaue and the surrounding area. At the moment, everything is in bloom, and the scenery is diverse.

Between approximately 8 and 9.5 km (descent), the trail becomes very strenuous, as you descend over very rough, loose gravel.

I recommend hiking boots and poles.

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