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Old Observatory – English Garden, Gotha loop from Gotha

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Old Observatory – English Garden, Gotha loop from Gotha

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Old Observatory – English Garden, Gotha loop from Gotha

01:35

5.90km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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330 m

Former Hansen Observatory

Highlight • Monument

On April 18, 2007, a memorial plaque in honor of the astronomer and geodesist Peter Andreas Hansen was unveiled at the former observatory in Gotha, Jägerstraße 7, with the following …

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2

1.99 km

Outdoor Fitness Park Gotha

Highlight • Rest Area

Ideal for working out 👍

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2.63 km

Old Observatory

Highlight • Restaurant

From 1787 to 1791, the Seeberg observatory was built on the western slope of the Seeberg, still in the urban area of Gotha, under Duke Ernst II. The scientific management …

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3.52 km

Kleiner Seeberg Nature Trail

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The nature trail is located on the Kleiner Seeberg and is part of the hiking trail to the former Gotha Observatory. The trail begins above the car park of the …

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5.33 km

Lyra Pine (Weymouth Pine) in Gotha Palace Park

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The Weymouth pine on the southeast corner of the Gothaer Schloßpark is known as Lyra pine due to its sweeping, curved branches and comes from the early days of the …

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5.53 km

Large Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

Unfortunately, there was hardly any water in both park ponds and they were partly frozen over.

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5.64 km

English Garden, Gotha

Highlight • Parking

A small beautiful city park for a short stay. Nicely landscaped and in the pond there are many very large fish to watch.

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8

5.71 km

Ducal Museum Gotha

Highlight • Historical Site

A visit to the Natural History Museum is recommended

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5.90 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.89 km

1.84 km

1.25 km

479 m

436 m

Surfaces

1.83 km

1.61 km

1.29 km

817 m

233 m

111 m

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Saturday 11 July

29°C

13°C

21 %

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September 3, 2022,Tierpark Gotha

Introductory school and children's birthday celebrated in one go - little happiness, great relaxation 😊

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