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Ludwig Geist Trail

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Ludwig Geist Trail

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Ludwig Geist Trail

01:32

5.17km

150m

Hiking

Ludwig Geist was Goethe's servant and secretary from 1795 to 1804. He played an important role for Bad Berka, as he drew attention to the spring at today's Goethe fountain as early as 1807.

The start and end point is in the immediate vicinity of the fountain. From there you…

by Tourist-Information Bad Berka

Last updated: August 30, 2024

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265 m

Goethe Park, Bad Berka

Highlight • Natural

Fantastic park. Invites to take a break.

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442 m

Engagement Pavilion in the Spa Park Bad Berka

Highlight • Monument

Small romantic pavilion in the spa park of Bad Berka, which is also called the engagement temple.

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814 m

Coudrayhaus Bad Berka

Highlight • Historical Site

There is a small exhibition on the history of the spa town of Bad Berka and from time to time there are readings or a concert.

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2.76 km

Paulinenturm (Touringen Stamp Point No. 344)

Highlight • Monument

When the weather is good, you can enjoy a wonderful and wide view. To get to the tower's platform, you climb more or less through a folding door.

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.53 km

1.39 km

643 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.94 km

1.07 km

553 m

379 m

137 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Comments

January 12, 2022,Ludwig-Geist-Weg

This afternoon we went along the 5 km long Ludwig-Geist-Weg (marker: blue-yellow circle 3). The start is at the Goethe Fountain. The path first leads through the Goethepark and then runs over the Toepferweg in the direction of Hetschburg. A steeper ascent to the Adelsberg with its Paulinenturm begins near Hetschburg. The tower was locked, no flag was blowing, the …

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October 28, 2022,Ludwig Geist Weg Bad Berka

The Ludwig Geist circular trail in Bad Berka, 4 km long, so good for a short lap. But it is not without it, steeply up and down again. The paths around Bad Berka are all very well signposted. And it leads past the Paulinenturm, where you can of course also have a nice stop. Finally, a culture tip. The Berlin …

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April 23, 2025,Bad Berka - Kleine Goethe- und Paulinenwanderung

A short, beautiful hike for convalescents through the spa gardens to the Paulinenturm (Pauline Tower).
Depending on your health, be careful of the climb and avoid going in the opposite direction, as it is even steeper.
Be sure to wear sturdy shoes, preferably hiking boots.
If you can still manage the Paulinenturm, you can climb the 143 steps to the …

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July 12, 2024

Ludwig Geist was Goethe's servant and secretary from 1795 to 1804. He played an important role for Bad Berka, as he drew attention to the spring at today's Goethe fountain as early as 1807.
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The start and end point is in the immediate vicinity of the fountain. From there you walk a nearly five-kilometer

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Goethe Park, Bad Berka

Engagement Pavilion in the Spa Park Bad Berka

Coudrayhaus Bad Berka

Paulinenturm (Touringen Stamp Point No. 344)

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