Napoleonslinden Viewpoint – Eckartsburg Castle loop from Eckartsberga

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Eckartsberga

Napoleonslinden Viewpoint – Eckartsburg Castle loop from Eckartsberga

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Napoleonslinden Viewpoint – Eckartsburg Castle loop from Eckartsberga

02:31

8.96km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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607 m

Eckartsberga Summer Toboggan Run

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One of the leisure attractions around the Eckartsburg with a great view towards Thuringia.

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1.09 km

View of the Thuringian Countryside

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Beautiful and wide view from the Finne ridge into the Thuringian region

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2.33 km

Linden Avenue

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Planting of 48 linden trees, which are also attributed to Napoleon, unfortunately the climate change has also left its mark here...

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2.40 km

Napoleonslinden Viewpoint

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A wonderful 180-degree view far into Thuringia with an interesting history... Here you can sit down, have a picnic and ponder, just like Napoleon might have done...

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3.39 km

Viewpoint

4.51 km

Auerstedt Castle

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Auerstedt Castle was the headquarters of the Prussian army during the famous Battle of Jena and Auerstedt in 1806. Today, you can visit not only a small memorial and a …

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4.69 km

Adonis Flower Slope near Auerstedt

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Between the end of March and the middle of April, this otherwise barren slope is covered with Adonis, which is really worth seeing.

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8.56 km

Eckartsburg Castle

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When Goethe wrote his ballad “The Faithful Eckart,” he is said to have been sitting in front of the romantic ruins of Eckartsburg Castle – at least that is what …

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8.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.56 km

3.05 km

1.82 km

475 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.61 km

2.64 km

2.45 km

269 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

10°C

1°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

May 1, 2025,Napoleon-Linden – Eckartsburg Runde von Auerstedt

Calf muscles and sunscreen are required! If you have them, they're highly recommended! ☺️

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April 5, 2025,🥾☀️Mit unseren Local Guides zur Eckartsburg 🌳🥂🌼🏰☕05.04.2025 15:42

After a delicious breakfast, we met up with Hans and Helmut in Auerstedt. There, we first visited St. Vitus Church with its Peace Trail and beautiful World-Earth Altar. Then we set off towards Eckartsberga. The two led us up the path to Napoleon's Linden trees. Adonis angustifolia was still blooming on the slopes, and benches invited us to linger. From …

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November 22, 2025,Napoleonrundweg: Auerstedt - Napoleonslinden - Eckartsburg

Eckartsburg Castle is currently closed to the public due to its dilapidated condition. However, the "Burgmannschaft zur Eckartsburg" association offers guided tours of individual areas of the castle once a month during the summer months.

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