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Landkreis Gotha

Hirtenbrunnen – Schilf Waterfall loop from Friedrichroda

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Landkreis Gotha

Hirtenbrunnen – Schilf Waterfall loop from Friedrichroda

Moderate

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639

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Hirtenbrunnen – Schilf Waterfall loop from Friedrichroda

03:14

11.1km

300m

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: April 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

999 m

Hirtenbrunnen

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rest area at the fountain gives away the name: Shepherd’s Fountain.

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2

2.88 km

Kühles Tal Waterfall

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Especially recommended on hot summer days

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3

2.93 km

Schilf Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Worthwhile detour.

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4

4.18 km

Nature Trail Kühles Tal (Upper Section)

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The educational trail with a moderate incline through the scenic "Kühle Tal" to the Rennsteig.

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4.84 km

Heuberghaus

Mountain Pass

6

5.71 km

Rennsteig Trail – Thuringian Forest Nature Park

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Hiking trail ... Trail of the Thuringian Forest

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7

6.60 km

Old bobsleigh run Spießberg Friedrichroda

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The upper part of the original runway, which has not been used for around four decades, is increasingly deteriorating. The fairway is already completely covered by soil and roots over …

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8

7.18 km

Blast Curve of the Old Bobsleigh Track Friedrichroda

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Via the old bob run to Friedrichroda; right through a "lost place"

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9

7.26 km

Old Spießberg Bobsleigh and Luge Track

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Just great 🦊❄️

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.80 km

2.30 km

2.08 km

1.56 km

191 m

142 m

Surfaces

6.21 km

2.54 km

1.33 km

696 m

303 m

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Sunday 28 June

23°C

17°C

93 %

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