Goldbergsee (Coburg Sea) – View of the Goldbergsee loop from Schloss Callenberg

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Goldbergsee (Coburg Sea) – View of the Goldbergsee loop from Schloss Callenberg

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Goldbergsee (Coburg Sea) – View of the Goldbergsee loop from Schloss Callenberg

01:40

6.43km

30m

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: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Vogelfreistätte Glender Wiesen mit Goldbergsee bei Coburg

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.25 km

Bridge over the Goldbergsee with a beautiful view

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Great view over the water to the Veste and Callenberg Castle.

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2.35 km

Goldbergsee (Coburg Sea)

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Goldbergsee, a 145-hectare reservoir, was originally created as a flood control basin. Today, it is one of the most popular recreational areas in Coburg.

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2.50 km

Goldbergsee Parking Area

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You can park here for free if you're planning a hike around Goldbergsee or to Callenberg Castle. There's also a public restroom.

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2.50 km

Glender Wiesen Nature Reserve

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The Glender Wiesen Bird Sanctuary nature reserve has existed since 1989. It is one of the few remaining large-scale wetland areas in Upper Franconia. With the construction of the Goldbergsee …

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2.86 km

View of Callenberg Castle

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From the Goldbergsee you can clearly see the castle, which stands on a hill.

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3.60 km

Observation platform at the Glender Wiesen bird sanctuary by Goldbergsee

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At the bird observation tower there are two informative boards about the bird species found here and the Glender meadows. The latter is a protected area of national importance. Informative and definitely worth reading.

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4.00 km

Goldbergsee

Lake

4.31 km

Bench with a view of Goldbergsee

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A calming sight

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5.79 km

View of the Goldbergsee

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totally nice to relax

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6.43 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.04 km

185 m

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

2.92 km

405 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

10°C

6°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

September 4, 2025,Goldbergsee: Ums Coburger Meer

Coburg shines with its natural beauty: Between the districts of Neuses and Beiersdorf, the waters of Lake Goldberg glisten in the sun. The reservoir is one of the most popular destinations for Coburg residents who enjoy hiking, cycling, or simply taking a stroll full of nature experiences.
The 145-hectare Goldbergsee was created as a flood retention basin – a function …

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January 20, 2024,Nachmittagsspaziergang 👣mit 🚶‍♀️🚶Freundin um den🌞❄️ 🌊🌞Goldbergsee

A spontaneous, short afternoon walk around Lake Goldberg with a friend. The sun 🌞 came out and it wasn't so cold anymore, so it was just right for the little group. 😊

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June 22, 2025,Sonntagmorgen-Runde🌞🦢🦆🪿 mit Freundin👭 um den Goldbergsee🏞

There's shockingly little water in Goldbergsee at the moment. There weren't many waterfowl around either. But since I wasn't alone, but with a friend, wildlife observation wasn't a priority today.

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January 22, 2024,Wanderung 8/24 Goldbergsee umrundet, hoch zum Schloss Callenberg

Today I walked around the Goldbergsee at 5 degrees plus. And because it was so beautiful, we went up to Callenberg Castle.
It was cloudy weather, but no rain.

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